Jun 17
Mortgage Applications Rate Lowest Since November
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 in Credit Cards, Mortgage News
With mortgage rates the highest they have been all year, and borrower costs rising, the housing crisis seems to be deepening.
The number of people applying for U.S. mortgages continues to fall, hitting a level lowest since November last week. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, application rates have fallen over 7% since the previous week, creating an overall decrease of 16% decrease in the index of applications for purchase or refinancing. (more…)
Feb 18
Need card help? Keep looking
Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in Credit Cards
A new website aims to help cardholders before they fall behind on their payments.
Feb 4
Experian pulls FICO score
Posted on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Credit Cards
Consumers will no longer be able to purchase their Experian FICO credit scores and reports through myFICO.com.
Feb 1
New FICO score rolls out
Posted on Sunday, February 1, 2009 in Credit Cards
New credit score will be more lenient toward minor credit blunders, but harsher on patterns of bad behavior.
Jan 29
Chase faces class-action suit
Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2009 in Credit Cards
Consumers who believed they had a fixed-rate for the life of balance transfers can join a class-action suit against Chase.
Jan 26
Credit card news roundup
Posted on Monday, January 26, 2009 in Credit Cards
Busy times call for a quick digest of recent credit card news and updates. Here goes.
Jan 14
Chase: Adios secured card
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in Credit Cards
Chase and Wamu have credit cardholders over a barrel. And the bad news doesn't stop there.
Dec 18
Holiday letter to card issuers
Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2008 in Credit Cards
An open letter to card issuers about readers' pet peeves.
Dec 17
Closed accounts, lower limits
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 in Credit Cards
Closed accounts and lower limits can have a domino effect on your credit score.
Dec 15
Fed to vote on credit card reforms
Posted on Monday, December 15, 2008 in Credit Cards
The Fed will vote this Thursday on changes that will protect consumers.