Federal layoffs may soon come for America’s largest mortgage insurer, a powerful engine of the country’s housing market.

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The higher your credit score, the more likely you are to get the best mortgage rates. But making regular mortgage payments can boost your score in the long run.

While the U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, the job market remains strong, casting doubt on a possible ...