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Fannie Mae removes minimum credit score requirements from DU
In a Fannie Mae Selling Guide update released November 6, the agency announced that it will eliminate the minimum 620 credit score requirement from...
FICO Launches Direct Reseller Program, IR to Participate
In a BusinessWire article published October 1, FICO announced a new direct license program for mortgage lenders. The program allows credit report resellers, including Informative Research, to provide lenders with FICO Scores under a streamlined pricing model that FICO says will help reduce costs.
- Informative Research will participate in the program as a direct reseller
- Informative Research will be ready to support the direct relationship with FICO very soon.
- Informative Research will be ready to inform our clients of 2026 pricing proposals when we receive 2026 pricing from all data suppliers.
Disclaimer: The views and commentary expressed in this blog are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Informative Research (IR) makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the content at the time of publication, but we do not guarantee its completeness or timeliness. Readers should consult their own legal or business advisors before making decisions based on this information. References to third-party companies, products, or services are not endorsements.
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