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FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans

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VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with the Federal Housing Administration also moving to adopt the model. Continue reading →

Why crypto-backed mortgages aren’t quite mainstream — yet

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Crypto-backed mortgages are emerging as an alternative for Bitcoin-rich buyers, but regulation and underwriting rules still constrain growth. Continue reading →

Mortgage firm Lower debuts ‘limited-access’ referral program

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Lower has officially launched Movoto Advantage, a program that connects vetted agents with buyers and sellers. The firm had a limited rollout in fall 2025. Continue reading →

Trump targets ‘burdens that have driven up mortgage costs’

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NAR said the order “highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers.” The order comes as Trump increasingly focuses on housing. Continue reading →

A 4.99% mortgage? This company says they’ll offer it soon

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A week after announcing a new in-house mortgage product, Opendoor has another move up its sleeve — 4.99 percent mortgages. The company’s CEO said the offering has “obvious scale advantages.” Continue reading →

Class action accuses lender of unsolicited AI-generated cold calls

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A Michigan mortgage lender is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it used AI-generated, artificial-voice cold calls to pitch refinancing without consent. Continue reading →

Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage

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Opendoor is testing an in-house mortgage product, reviving its lending ambitions as it pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end transaction platform. Continue reading →

Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so

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Mortgage lender Rate has launched RateFi, a nationwide non-QM mortgage program that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency holdings for mortgage qualification without liquidating their digital assets. Continue reading →

Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans

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Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman is stepping down from the company

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After 20 years as CEO of one of the largest companies in real estate, Kelman says he now plans to find a role outside of the industry. Continue reading →