Wednesday afternoon, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, in a joint announcement, outlined next steps for the adoption of VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T.
Category: News and Trends
To the Point With Bob: One Score Is Enough — If We Do It Right
The Mortgage Bankers Association has long supported modernizing the credit reporting requirements that govern the mortgage origination process. I want to reaffirm that position and explain why the evidence today — and responsible policy design — point clearly in one direction: we can safely remove the universal tri-merge mandate for loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Industry Briefs, April 23, 2026
Industry news from Westcor Land Title Insurance, Class Valuation, Certainty Home Lending and OptifiNow.
Truework: Homebuying in America Now Hinges on Income Stability
Income stability is emerging as a new gatekeeper to homeownership, and for many Americans, the bar is getting higher, according to a new analysis by Truework, San Francisco.
Strengthening Our Industry’s Voice: MAA’s Quarterly Webinar, May 13
During MAA Action Week, this grassroots webinar highlights how industry advocates are shaping today’s policy landscape through coordinated engagement. It offers a concise overview of recent legislative wins, current MAA Calls to Action, and the key legislative and regulatory priorities now in focus.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 7.9% from one week earlier, according to MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 17.
Redfin: Late April Best Time to List
Redfin, Seattle, released a report in partnership with Home Economics, New York, finding that late April is a sweet spot for sellers nationwide.
Pending Home Sales Increase 1.5%
Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month but declined 1.1% year over year, the National Association of Realtors said yesterday.
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Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) Designation
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