Pulte Orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Accept VantageScore From All Lenders
The move challenges FICO’s long-standing dominance of mortgage credit scoring. Equifax and TransUnion shares also fell alongside FICO in premarket trading.
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Trump Says Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac IPO Is Still on the Table (Not a Rush)
President Trump says the US is still considering a public share sale (IPO) for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. “We’re thinking about it. It’s not a rush,” he confirmed on Air Force One.
Pulte’s Dual Role Puts Fannie-Freddie IPO Plans on Hold
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares fell after Trump named Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. His new dual role delays expected IPO plans for the mortgage giants.
Better Home & Finance Stock Rises on New Crypto Mortgage Deal
Better Home & Finance partners with Coinbase to let you pledge Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for your down payment — without selling your crypto. Fannie Mae-backed mortgages now make it easier for crypto owners to buy a home.
FICO Stock Crashes After Senator Hawley Launches Senate Probe Into 16x Credit Score Price Hikes Hurting Homebuyers
FICO shares dropped after Senator Josh Hawley launched a Senate investigation into massive increases in mortgage credit score prices—from $0.60 to $10—hurting first-time homebuyers.
Hedge Fund Billionaire Presses Trump to Unlock $370 Billion Fannie-Freddie Windfall
Bill Ackman lobbies Trump officials to retire $370B govt stake in Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, calling it his top 2026 idea for massive Treasury gains and shareholder wins.