CHLA sees new Fannie and Freddie score disclosures as a first step toward more competition, while lenders are already finding different borrower outcomes under today's models
After four months of testing, Rocket will make VantageScore 4.0 its preferred model for eligible retail loans while keeping both scoring options available to brokers
Trade group estimates greater Freddie participation could compress spreads another 10 to 12 basis points as Fannie has taken the lead in GSE mortgage-bond buying
Lenders are now offering $845,000, $847,440, or $850,000 before FHFA sets the official 2027 limits
The former Mr. Cooper technology chief moves into Sagent’s top job seven months after joining the mortgage-servicing fintech as president
Fannie now prohibits leases for departing residences and permits market-analysis tools instead of Form 1007, creating a key documentation difference from Freddie Mac
The wholesale lender is giving brokers more options for projects outside standard agency guidelines and a faster way to identify potential loan products
Wholesale lender says alternative scores are producing lower rates or reduced LLPAs for some borrowers
AURA Risk Navigator prioritizes findings and records reviewer decisions as lenders prepare for the Nov. 2 mandate
The retail lender matched Rocket’s $845,000 ceiling as this year’s rollout began weeks earlier than it did in 2025