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Rocket Pro Extends Purchase Credit, Names Big Pitch Finalists

Rocket adds same-business-day conditional approvals and a 12-business-day clear-to-close commitment on conventional purchase loans

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VantageScore Says 4.0 Model Could Unlock $1 Trillion In Mortgage Originations

New study says VantageScore 4.0 scores five million more creditworthy borrowers than FICO Score 10T, expanding lending opportunities as the industry prepares for the GSE credit score transition

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Former HUD housing leader rejoins the firm as senior managing director to advise on FHA and GSE financing

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National lender marks four decades of serving homebuyers while emphasizing its commitment to personalized guidance and technology

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New partnership embeds title ordering into the transaction management platform as vendors compete to simplify mortgage operations

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