Credit Scores Explained: Why Yours May Differ and Which One You Should Focus On

No two credit scores are the same, even if they belong to the same person. That's because the financial industry uses different scoring models for different purposes. FICO and VantageScore are most ...
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Local credit experts explain new, approved credit score model

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are now allowed to accept a different credit score that considers rent and utility payments. While FICO credit ...
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FHFA’s Credit Score Models and Reports Initiative

The FHFA announcement directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to permit lenders to choose between two approved credit score models – Classic FICO and VantageScore 4.0 – for loans sold to Fannie Mae and ...
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FICO adds BNPL data to credit-scoring models

FICO has updated its latest credit score models to include buy now, pay later data, showing how important this pandemic-era tool has become in the overall consumer debt market. Processing Content The ...