credit bureaus

The Credit Score Civil War & Why The Scoop is Becoming an LO

MBA boss Broeksmit rebuts CHLA's concerns about a single-file model. Plus, Vesta releases AI Agents, CCM recruits in Rate's back yard, The Scoop makes a personal announcement & more

Jan 23, 2026

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11 min read

UWM at 40 & The New (Vertical) Mortgage Playbook

The wholesale lender's "judgment phase" begins. Plus, the transaction model is breaking, NewRez's investment in AI underwriting, Pulte takes on the credit reporting bureaus & more

Jan 7, 2026

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14 min read

'Obamacare for Mortgages' & 5 M&A Predictions for '26

Some see rising credit report costs as a big strategic opportunity. Plus, Mat Ishbia loves the 50-year mortgage, M&A forecast for '26 & more

Dec 3, 2025

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13 min read

The Mortgage Credit Wars Escalate & Tidalwave's Big Fundraise

After FICO's bold play, the bureaus are now adding their mark-ups to credit reporting costs. Plus, what's really interesting about Tidalwave's $22M Series A round...

Nov 21, 2025

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13 min read

FICO Sticks it to the Bureaus

How the new pricing model will really change the credit game, alternative stadium names to Mortgage Matchup. Plus: The GSEs say goodbye to New York

Oct 3, 2025

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