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FHFA VantageScore savings sized up, FICO expands in mortgage

Plans to expand competitive use of VantageScore in the mortgage market could save the industry hundreds of millions of dollars, potentially offsetting concerns about rising credit score costs. Processing Content VantageScore estimates that full adoption of its 4.0 version under a “competitive use” scenario could cut more than $600 million in the first 12 months, […]

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Mortgage rates reach lowest since 2022, boosting refinancing

US mortgage rates slipped last week to the lowest level since 2022, generating more refinancing activity. Processing Content The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped 8 basis points to 6.09% in the week ended Feb. 20, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday. The rate on five-year adjustable mortgages fell to 5.23%, also

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Renting vs. Buying: The Numbers Might Surprise You

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment. But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking… expensive, especially considering you’re not building any equity. And once that happens, it’s easy

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