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  • May 7, 2026
    By Brandon Ivey

    Policies for VantageScore Use Involving GSEs Murky

    FICO and VantageScore disagree on how lenders in a GSE pilot are using VantageScore. FICO’s CEO claims there are LTV ratio limitations and a haircut with VantageScore. VantageScore said that’s not the case.
  • May 7, 2026
    By Brandon Ivey

    Lenders Brace for Lower-Than-Expected Returns in 2026

    High interest rates are prompting some lenders to reduce their guidance for returns on equity this year. Meanwhile, margins are holding firm at some big lenders.
  • May 7, 2026
    By James Dohnert

    Credit Boxes Widening for Downpayment Assistance

    Downpayment assistance programs are no longer just for first-time homebuyers with limited income.
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  • April 30, 2026
    By Brandon Ivey

    Mixed Trends for Mortgage Originations in 1Q

  • April 30, 2026
    By Brandon Ivey

    Lenders See Strong Demand for Mortgages in April

  • April 30, 2026
    By Dennis Hollier

    Operational Challenges for Implementing VantageScore 4.0

  • April 30, 2026
    By James Dohnert

    Survey Finds Lock-In Effect Thawing, Slowly

  • April 23, 2026
    By Dennis Hollier

    VantageScore 4.0 Is a Go at the GSEs, FHA to Follow

  • April 23, 2026
    By James Dohnert

    Lenders Challenged as Potential Homebuyers May Prefer Renting

  • April 16, 2026
    By Dennis Hollier

    FHFA’s Scrapped Press Conference Fires Rumor Mill

  • April 16, 2026
    By Brandon Ivey

    Big Banks Increase Lending on Annual Basis in 1Q

  • April 16, 2026
    By Brandon Ivey

    Largest Lenders, Nonbanks Grab More Lending Share

  • April 9, 2026
    By James Dohnert

    Uncertainty Clouds Spring Homebuying Outlook

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  • Paul Muolo
  • Charles Wisniowski
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