UWM Removes Credit Score Overlays, Automates Score Selection

The lender drops its minimum score overlays on agency loans and automatically selects the highest qualifying FICO or VantageScore result through its free credit reports

Oct 07, 2026
Home Prices Are Still Rising, But More Metros Are Losing Momentum

Thirty-one of the 100 largest markets posted three-month price declines in August, even as national prices remained above year-earlier levels

Oct 07, 2026
Mortgage Connect Acquires Majority Stake In Stavvy

The deal pairs Mortgage Connect’s closing operation with Stavvy’s eNote and eVault technology, aiming to simplify digital closings for lenders and borrowers

Oct 07, 2026
FICO Cuts 15% Of Workforce, Cites AI And Organizational Changes

Workforce reductions come amid wider lender adoption of VantageScore and changes to GSE credit-score pricing

Oct 07, 2026
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Down Payment Resource Adds Three Across Lender And Housing Agency Teams

New hires bring experience in origination, affordable housing compliance, and lender operations

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Pennymac Takes VantageScore Across Retail, Broker, And Correspondent

The rollout gives brokers and correspondent lenders another major outlet for VantageScore 4.0

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What Real Estate Agents Want To See From A Buyer’s Financing

HomeLight survey shows financing strength and favorable contingencies can help buyers compete on more than price

Oct 06, 2026
LON, Lender Price Connect Pricing Directly Into TPO Workflow

Integration puts Lender Price inside LON's broker-facing portal and carries pricing data into MeridianLink Mortgage

Oct 06, 2026
HUD Raises Section 184 Loan Fee 50% For Native American Borrowers

Three years after lowering the upfront fee to reduce borrowing costs, HUD has restored the 1.5% charge as it moves the Native American home loan program toward self-sufficiency

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UWM Removes Credit Score Overlays, Automates Score Selection

The lender drops its minimum score overlays on agency loans and automatically selects the highest qualifying FICO or VantageScore result through its free credit reports

Oct 07, 2026
Home Prices Are Still Rising, But More Metros Are Losing Momentum

Thirty-one of the 100 largest markets posted three-month price declines in August, even as national prices remained above year-earlier levels

Oct 07, 2026
Mortgage Connect Acquires Majority Stake In Stavvy

The deal pairs Mortgage Connect’s closing operation with Stavvy’s eNote and eVault technology, aiming to simplify digital closings for lenders and borrowers

Oct 07, 2026
FICO Cuts 15% Of Workforce, Cites AI And Organizational Changes

Workforce reductions come amid wider lender adoption of VantageScore and changes to GSE credit-score pricing

Oct 07, 2026
Down Payment Resource Adds Three Across Lender And Housing Agency Teams

New hires bring experience in origination, affordable housing compliance, and lender operations

Oct 07, 2026
Pennymac Takes VantageScore Across Retail, Broker, And Correspondent

The rollout gives brokers and correspondent lenders another major outlet for VantageScore 4.0

Oct 06, 2026
What Real Estate Agents Want To See From A Buyer’s Financing

HomeLight survey shows financing strength and favorable contingencies can help buyers compete on more than price

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