While many of these tools have been included in GSE automated underwriting systems for some time now, both Fannie and Freddie are highlighting the role of third-party data, income modeling and rent recognition in reducing friction and expanding the pool of mortgage-eligible borrowers.
“By tearing down these onerous hurdles, we’re freeing professionals from a tangle of red tape that drove up costs, inhibited access to homeownership, and discouraged market participation,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner.
The share of GSE purchase mortgages with credit scores of at least 740 increased from 73.8% in the first quarter of 2025 to 74.6% in the second quarter.