Mortgage insurers face larger safety net rule for VantageScore 4.0
Mortgage insurers will be required to keep a larger safety net for mortgages originated using VantageScore 4.0 than for comparable loans using Classic FICO, according to new guidance from the government-sponsored enterprises.
Mortgage insurers will be required to keep a larger safety net for mortgages originated using VantageScore 4.0 than for comparable loans using Classic FICO, according to new guidance from the government-sponsored enterprises.
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Why it matters
The new guidance requiring mortgage insurers to hold a larger safety net for VantageScore 4.0 loans represents a notable regulatory adjustment affecting mortgage credit risk management and underwriting standards, with potential implications for lenders and insurers across the mortgage market.