Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

FHFA Orders Fannie, Freddie to Accept VantageScore 4.0

9/5/2026

28 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

FHFA Director Bill Pulte ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to permit all lenders to use VantageScore 4.0.
Fair Isaac shares fell up to 21%, the steepest decline since March 2020.
Equifax and TransUnion stocks each dropped as much as 11%.
Pulte claimed the three bureaus overcharge and said FICO raised score prices 1,800% since 2020.

1 of 1

Story summary

FHFA Director Bill Pulte ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to permit all lenders to use VantageScore 4.0.
Fair Isaac shares fell up to 21%, the steepest decline since March 2020.
Equifax and TransUnion stocks each dropped as much as 11%.
Pulte claimed the three bureaus overcharge and said FICO raised score prices 1,800% since 2020.