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New Credit Score Options Could Change Mortgages

The mortgage credit system is changing. Fannie Mae lenders now have a new credit score option, while federal regulators are considering additional changes that could lower costs and expand access to credit. Kathy Fettke explains what's changing with FICO, VantageScore 4.0, and credit reports—and what it could mean for homebuyers and real estate investors.   🏘️ Learn more about the housing market and economy at www.NewsforInvestors.com   Source: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-09-09/us-regulator-says-credit-scoring-firm-fico-increasing-prices-for-borrowers   https://www.reuters.com/business/us-regulator-says-credit-scoring-firm-fico-increasing-prices-borrowers-2026-09-09/

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  Multifamily Construction Gets Faster, but Remains Below Historical Pace

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  Breaking News: Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023

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  Inflation Hits 3.4% as Fed Rate Decision Looms

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  Home Prices Fall in 36 of 50 Largest U.S. Metros

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  162,000 Jobs Added: What This Means for Mortgage Rates & Housing

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  Where Homebuyers Are Moving for Affordability

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  U.S. National Debt Hits $40 Trillion

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  U.S. Apartment Rents Rise for 7th Straight Month

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  Mortgage Rates Could Rise as Treasury Yields Surge

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  Multifamily Loan Delinquencies Surge Nearly 6X

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  U.S. Foreclosures Rise 10% as Bank Repossessions Jump 23% YOY

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  Housing Market Slowdown Hits Home Renovations

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  Zillow's $100M Redfin Deal Ends in FTC Settlement

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  Texas Dominates America's Best Housing Markets in 2026

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  Mortgage Rates: Will Treasury Buybacks Bring Them Down?