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FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data

FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data

by Phil Hall | Dec 2, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

FICO (NYSE: FICO) announced it has reached an agreement with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for the release of the FICO Score 10T data to the government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). FICO said the three credit...
Zillow and Esusu Offer CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters

Zillow and Esusu Offer CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters

by Phil Hall | Nov 19, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has partnered with Esusu to introduce CreditClimb, a credit-building tool that enables renters to have their on-time rent payments automatically reported to the three major credit bureaus. Enrollment in the CreditClimb service costs $20 per...
Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative

Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative

by Phil Hall | Oct 14, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has partnered with Esusu, a rent reporting platform, in an endeavor that will allow renters to have their on-time rent payments reported to all major credit bureaus for $20 per year. Starting in November, renters can sign up for rent reporting...
FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders

FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders

by Phil Hall | Oct 2, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

FICO (NYSE: FICO) has announced a new program that bypasses the three major credit bureaus and enables the direct sale of the company’s credit scores to lenders. According to the company, the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program, the mortgage credit specialists known...
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments

Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments

by Phil Hall | Sep 3, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The credit reporting agency Experian has updated its Experian Connect API platform with the addition of RentBureau Consumer Profile, which will allow consumers’ rent history and payment behavior to be factored into their credit scoring. The Costa Mesa,...
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