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Fannie Mae AI Governance Deadline Arrives Aug. 6

Seller/servicers using artificial intelligence in origination or servicing must have formal policies, oversight, and vendor controls in place

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Lenders can use VantageScore 4.0 in Optimal Blue’s mortgage pricing, eligibility, hedging, trading, and MSR valuation workflows

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