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There is no universal credit score requirement for a business loan. Eligibility varies by lender and loan type. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and term loans from banks typically require a ...

Growth requires capital. As a small-business owner, you’ve likely felt that firsthand. Although personal savings can sometimes cover startup costs, significant expansion—like hiring, moving, or ...

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Fannie Mae has announced it will be scrapping the minimum credit score requirement of 620 for loans submitted through its Desktop Underwriter engine. The change comes into effect this weekend and ...

After missing his paycheck, Michael Magby walked into the United States Senate Federal Credit Union’s Hart Building location last week to apply for a relief loan. Magby, who has spent more than two ...

A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard time qualifying for a conventional home ...

Credit unions may offer lower mortgage rates and fees, but often lack the in-person branches and digital services that banks do. Bigger banks might offer a wider variety of loan products and don’t ...