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FHFA Pushes Multimodel Credit Scoring; UWM Adopts Dual Scoring Models

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 15
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency is encouraging mortgage lenders to use a multimodel framework, allowing the use of either Classic FICO or VantageScore 4.0. United Wholesale Mortgage announced it will use both FICO and VantageScore 4.0 on every credit pull, applying the strongest score to optimize borrower pricing. FHFA Director Bill Pulte stated that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will apply a single pricing matrix for loan-level price adjustments regardless of which model is used.

From housingwire.com

Why it matters

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This shift allows lenders to use multiple scoring models, which United Wholesale Mortgage says could save borrowers thousands over the life of the loan by lowering fees and mortgage insurance. The change reflects the Federal Housing Finance Agency's push for new credit models across the mortgage ecosystem.

From housingwire.com

Who's involved

  • Federal Housing Finance AgencyFederal Housing Finance Agency, which is setting operational standards for mortgage underwriting.
  • Fannie MaeFannie Mae, which will apply a single pricing matrix for loan-level price adjustments.
  • United Wholesale MortgageUnited Wholesale Mortgage, which is adopting dual credit scoring to optimize pricing.
  • Bill PulteBill Pulte, who announced the new pricing matrix for Fannie Mae.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • EquifaxSpeculative

    Equifax may see increased demand for its scoring models as lenders adopt dual-scoring approaches.

  • ExperianSpeculative

    Experian may see increased demand for its scoring models as lenders adopt dual-scoring approaches.

  • TransUnionSpeculative

    TransUnion may see increased demand for its scoring models as lenders adopt dual-scoring approaches.

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  1. FHFA simplifies mortgage pricing; Rocket Mortgage adopts VantageScore competitor.1 source
  2. FHFA pushes multimodel framework; UWM adopts FICO scoring; Pulte releases Fannie Mae pricing matrix.1 source

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