In its final rule, the FHFA appears to have relented, finally paving the way for VantageScore to compete directly with FICO.

Fitch: “As long as Fannie and Freddie remain in conservatorship and continue to be supported by the substantial funding under the PSPA, their ratings will continue to be linked to the U.S. sovereign rating."

Francois Grunenwald, Ocwen's new SVP and CAO, is a graduate of the University of Paris. His signing bonus (just for taking the job) is $100,000. He joins the nation’s 12^th largest servicer from PricewaterhouseCoopers…

Two questions – one about language preference and another about homeownership education and housing counseling – will be removed from the GSE application.