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Pennymac deploys VantageScore 4.0 across all production channels

The move follows FHFA and HUD guidance that opened conventional and FHA lending to competing credit score models

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Oct 5, 2026 · byHousingWire

FHFA set to order Fannie, Freddie to accept two-bureau credit reports

The requirement is expected to take effect one to three months after it is announced, per Bloomberg

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Oct 1, 2026 · byHousingWire

Mortgage Banking Summit: FHFA’s unified LLPA grid for FICO, VantageScore raises investor concerns

Summit participants question how investors will treat VS4-driven MBS pools

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Oct 1, 2026 · byHousingWire

FHFA moves to cut OIG budget after peer match review

FHFA claims the OIG sought 16% of the agency’s budget versus a 2% federal average

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Oct 1, 2026 · byHousingWire

Democrats call for Pulte resignation over FHFA watchdog budget cuts

Top Democratic lawmakers are calling on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to resign after the agency cut funding for its inspector general, a move they say could effectively shut down the independent watchdog. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), along with several top Democrats including…

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Oct 1, 2026 · byThe Hill

CHLA backs Pulte plan for GSE credit score disclosures

Letter to FHFA says the added data could improve MBS transparency and reduce recurring credit score cost increases

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Sep 30, 2026 · byHousingWire

FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month

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Sep 29, 2026 · byHousingWire

FHFA ramps up mortgage-backed securities purchases as Pulte signals aggressive housing push

The FHFA's increased MBS purchases could stabilize mortgage rates, potentially easing housing affordability and influencing market dynamics. The post FHFA ramps up mortgage-backed securities purchases as Pulte signals aggressive housing push appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Sep 18, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing

Pennymac, UWM raise conforming loan limits ahead of FHFA update

Pennymac set a $850,000 one-unit cap, while UWM raised its one-unit limit to $847,440 ahead of the FHFA update

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Sep 16, 2026 · byHousingWire

Leah Price moves on from Better, will join UWM’s tech team

Price joined Better in June 2025 after leading fintech work at FHFA and Figure Technologies

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Sep 15, 2026 · byHousingWire

Pulte pushes mortgage insurance cuts as FHFA opens door to servicer outreach

Policy shift aligns Fannie with Freddie by allowing companies to proactively contact borrowers who may qualify for PMI removal

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Sep 15, 2026 · byHousingWire

CCM pushes conforming loan limit to $845,000 ahead of FHFA announcement

Increase aims to give conventional lending options to more high-balance borrowers

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Sep 10, 2026 · byHousingWire

US FHFA orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to prepare crypto mortgage proposals

The FHFA's directive could reshape mortgage lending, integrating crypto assets and potentially increasing homeownership opportunities for crypto holders. The post US FHFA orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to prepare crypto mortgage proposals appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Jun 28, 2026 · byCryptoBriefing