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Mortgage bankers take a stand against tri-merge credit reporting

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Consumer group say FHFA’s plan to pit VantageScore 4.0 against older FICO Classic score will make “anti-competitive natures of the credit scoring market even worse.” Continue reading →

Backers of rival mortgage credit scores wage public relations war

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As new scoring models by Fair Isaac and VantageScore vie for acceptance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, claims and counterclaims fly. In the meantime, mortgage giants are stuck with FICO Classic. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not accepting VantageScore 4.0

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Once selling guides are updated, lenders will have the option of using either VantageScore 4.0 or the Classic FICO scoring model, but FICO Score 10 T remains in limbo, FHFA says. Continue reading →

Mortgage lenders ask for more guidance on VantageScore 4.0

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FHFA Director Bill Pulte is reportedly “on thin ice” with several Trump administration officials over lack of communication on new Fannie and Freddie credit score policy. Continue reading →

New rules for Fannie, Freddie credit scoring are stumping lenders

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Mortgage giants allegedly weren’t informed in advance that they’d be required to accept VantageScore 4.0, and lenders have lots of questions about how the new process will work. Continue reading →

Fannie, Freddie ordered to accept new VantageScore 4.0 credit score

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While questions remain about the new policy, FHFA Director Bill Pulte says lenders must still use “tri-merge” process to obtain scores from all three major credit bureaus. Continue reading →

AI smoothing mortgage income and employment verifications

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Philadelphia-based mortgage technology provider Xactus claims its AI-powered Intelligent Verification Platform (IVP) allows lenders to transform their workflows and make smarter decisions. Continue reading →