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Tri-merge credit reports form the foundation of mortgage underwriting. Understanding merge logic helps lenders make better credit decisions and identify score improvement opportunities.
The March 2026 executive order directing CFPB to reduce mortgage compliance burdens for community banks could reshape lending for smaller institutions. Learn what's changing with TRID, QM safe harbor, HMDA reporting, and ATR rules—and how to prepare your institution for implementation.
The March 2026 executive order directs federal agencies to modernize mortgage regulations, potentially bringing the biggest changes since Dodd-Frank. This deep dive explains what's actually proposed, how TRID, ATR/QM, and HMDA rules could change, and what lenders should do now to prepare for reforms that won't arrive until 2027.
Fannie Mae is accepting crypto-backed conforming mortgages for the first time. Here's how the new program works, what it means for qualification, and what mortgage lenders should prepare for.
A new executive order aims to modernize mortgage compliance requirements, shifting from process-focused oversight to effectiveness-based evaluation. We break down the key changes coming to HMDA, ATR/QM rules, and enforcement approaches.
A House discussion draft proposes significant GLBA amendments that would require mortgage lenders to implement data minimization, provide consumer access and deletion rights, and adopt enhanced privacy protections—while offering federal preemption of state laws.
New FCRA regulations in 2026 restrict trigger leads, update consumer dispute procedures, and raise file-disclosure fee caps. Here's what mortgage lenders must know to stay compliant.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has confirmed updated timelines for the transition to VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T. Here is what mortgage lenders need to know about the biggest scoring change in a decade.
Discover how soft pull credit checks protect borrower credit scores while enabling loan officers to provide faster, more accurate mortgage pre-qualification. Learn the difference between credit inquiry types and best practices for implementation.
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act is now in effect, ending the traditional trigger lead ecosystem. Here's what mortgage lenders need to know about the law, its enforcement challenges, and how to adapt your lead generation strategy.
Discover how soft inquiry credit reports are transforming the mortgage pre-qualification process — reducing costs, protecting leads from trigger lead poaching, and improving the borrower experience.
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