A new Milliman study finds that FICO 10T is more predictive of default risk across the full range of credit scores. VantageScore said the study is full of “statistical swindles.”

Some economists suggest Fannie and Freddie should accept mortgages that include a modest prepayment penalty as a way to keep residential mortgage rates lower. But that would be a political challenge.

The Chicago-based fintech said its new title insurance waiver program could accelerate the mortgage process and potentially save qualified refinance borrowers as much as $2,500 in closing costs.