The 2.4% increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5% increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate
Once Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ready to start accepting VantageScore 4.0, the algorithm will go head-to-head with the less inclusive FICO Classic score for conforming loans
The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say
Lending industry groups and FHFA director Bill Pulte welcomed Fair Isaac's new direct license pricing as a useful first step, but said more reforms and competition are needed
Rocket Companies has closed its acquisition of mortgage servicer Mr. Cooper for $14.2B. The final price is 51% higher than the initial offer of $9.4B
The Trump administration has assured industry groups that a stable housing finance system and low mortgage rates are a 'North Star' in their plans, but Dems complain they've been shut out
UWM and Pennymac are pricing jumbo loans of up to $819K as if they were conforming, ahead of an official announcement by Fannie and Freddie's federal regulator in November
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump administration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations
Trump's move to fire Cook likely violated her right to due process, and 'for cause' provision for removal is limited to behavior in office, judge rules in granting preliminary injunction
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Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
Democratic senators asked federal regulator Bill Pulte on Aug. 29 to pause any efforts to reprivatize Fannie and Freddie and study potential impact on mortgage rates
A judge gave attorneys for the Fed governor until Sept. 2 to bolster their argument that she should keep her job, as Bill Pulte leveled new allegations of misrepresentation on a third property
Survey shows most Americans are concerned that privatizing the mortgage giants might lead to higher mortgage rates, with Democrats and independents most likely to be worried
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