Zillow Launches “BuyAbility” Tool For Home Shoppers

Zillow Launches “BuyAbility” Tool For Home Shoppers

Zillow Home Loans launched a new tool to help buyers gauge whether they can afford a home. Users input their income, credit score, and monthly budget. BuyAbility then offers buyers a real-time estimate of the price and monthly payment on a home they’re considering, personalized to their specific budget. It also gives users an idea…

CrossCountry Adopts FICO 10 T For Non-QM, MBS

CrossCountry Mortgage has adopted FICO Score 10 T for non-QM loans and securities. The goal of using FICO 10 T is to expand the number of people eligible for mortgages based on their credit scores. FICO says its new model can increase mortgage approval rates by up to 5% without additional risk, as well as reduce delinquencies…

Closing The Gap: Fannie Mae’s Credit Building Program Finds Success
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Closing The Gap: Fannie Mae’s Credit Building Program Finds Success

By KIMBERLEY HAAS A Fannie Mae program designed to help build the credit scores of renters is finding success. Launched in September, the Multifamily Positive Rent Payment Reporting pilot program allows property owners to share timely rent payment data with the three major credit bureaus. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of rent payment…

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