A Credit-Score Shift at Fannie and Freddie Is Shaking Up the Mortgage Market

Last updated: October 12, 2026 4:00 pm

The Trump administration and lenders say the adoption of a rival to FICO will drive down mortgage costs, but some raise alarms about underwriting risks.

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