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Annette Hibbler What's Your VantageScore
16 July 2013 | 6 replies

I recently heard about VantageScoring and did some research. Thought I'd share what I found here with all of you.

What's Your VantageScore?

Since the 1970’s credit bureaus have used FICO scoring as the main model...

Season Price Vantage score - Is there a list of lenders who use it?
22 April 2020 | 0 replies

I am looking for a list of lenders who use Vantage score over/with FICO. My Vantage score is in the mid 700s, but my FICO is in the low 600s. I am not a carrier of consumer credit, so I don't see anything changing any...

Lauren Hogan FICO versus VantageScore?
25 October 2019 | 5 replies

Hi BiggerPockets - This question is for the lenders on the site. I understand the differences between a FICO score and a VantageScore. Which do you prefer loan applicants check prior to applying for a loan? and WHY?! ...

Justin D Schwartz Credit Problems?
19 October 2016 | 0 replies

Liz Weston: The best ways to build credit nowNEW YORK – Oct. 18, 2016 – Once, building credit meant taking on debt – sometimes expensive debt like a car loan or a credit card with a high rate.Today, it's possible to ...

Alex Hamilton FICO vs. VantageScore
15 November 2015 | 3 replies

I noticed on another post that there are a lot of misunderstandings regarding the traditional FICO scoring model and it's use for tenant screening. Has anyone tried using the VantageScore option instead? Is VantageSco...

Andrew Self Best DSCR Lenders Personal References
14 February 2025 | 9 replies

Hello everybody. I'm looking at properties in Kentucky and Tennessee currently for LTR. I am looking to compare DSCR and conventional loan rates to see where I can get the best deal overall. My max purchase price will...

Valerie King Check Credit Score for Free
21 October 2016 | 13 replies

Another question for my mom ...What reliable resources/websites allow you to check your credit score for free?(P.S. If you're looking for a credit card to build credit, I highly recommend Discover. They share my FICO ...

Alicia Ro Reading "closed accounts" on Zillow's Experian credit checks
7 July 2019 | 0 replies

Hi all, We decided to use Zillow's application and tenant screening process and now are a little confused. Turns out we weren't getting their full credit reports, just a summary version -- that includes a credit score...

Ryann Kluthe Tenant screening websties
1 September 2018 | 1 reply

Can anyone give me opinions on the tenant screening website they use?I use tenantreports.com and I've been happy with it. $25 for an application to run credit and background checks. I get them back same day and the te...

Bienes Raices Ques. about how FICO scores are generated
21 February 2013 | 2 replies

I recently had a rental applicant who had credit history going back at least five years. There were 18 items in collection, none current. But the Transunion report didn't give a FICO score--it said there wasn't enough...