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Homeowners with low credit scores pay nearly $2,000 more per year for insurance than identical neighbors with high scores, study finds. Credit penalties often exceed the cost impact of living in high ...

FHA’s 2025 MMI Fund report to Congress shows capital strength well above statutory requirements, reinforcing the agency’s capacity to expand access to homeownership while sustaining risk management ...

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A new report found that having a low credit score can double the amount a person pays for homeowners insurance, and the figure is higher for those in Illinois. The Consumer Federation of America and ...