Study: Nearly quarter of Americans find errors in credit reports (6/5/2013)
Findlaw.com study: About 1/4 find issues, with the most common being incorrect or outdated credit and personal info; 68% who find errors are able to fix them.

Bad short sale info hurting buyers’ credit scores (5/29/2013)
In theory, some short-sellers could again qualify for a mortgage. But Fla. Sen. Bill Nelson says too many credit scores list a short sale as a foreclosure.

Low credit scores hold back many borrowers (5/14/2013)
Hopeful borrowers with credit scores below 620 increasingly are denied a mortgage as they struggle to meet lenders’ more stringent underwriting standards.

A different tax refund use: Help your credit score (4/1/2013)
While some people commit their tax refund to a house downpayment, those eyeing a home purchase in a few years should start focusing on their credit score now.

Tips on disputing credit report errors (2/13/2013)
FTC found that many credit reports have errors, so buyers should audit their credit scores early in the process. Mistakes can be corrected, but it takes time.