A USDA loan does not have a minimum credit score set by the federal agency, but lenders may require a score of at least 580 to 620.

Veterans United Home Loans analysis uncovered a 26.8% increase in VA loan activity, driven by Gen Z and refinancing growth VA loan count rose 26.8% to 528,343 loans closed in fiscal year 2025, up from ...

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Congress passed 14 laws in 2025 that reshaped pay, housing, education and transition rules for millions of service members ...

Most people associate a mortgage with buying a house, but a construction loan finances the home build, from purchasing the lot and paying for labor and materials to covering any permit fees. CNBC ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Aside from the 43-day record government shutdown, the VA’s ongoing implementation and technology issues have continued to ...

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A debt consolidation loan can help you streamline credit cards and other high-interest debt, but favorable terms often require a higher credit score Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side ...

The RBI consolidated all credit rules for rural co-operative banks in 2025, tightening digital lending, gold loans, microfinance and guarantees to improve transparency, borrower protection and risk ...

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