Credit Score Shake-Up Could Help Millions Buy a Home—but Lenders Say There’s a Hidden Risk

Real Estate News · October 12, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Tristan Navera · 3 min read at the source

William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency

The Federal Housing Administration's push to modernize credit scores could change the system, but it also brings new risk, analysts say.

Reported by Tristan Navera for Realtor.com (Bill Pulte), originally published October 12, 2026.

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Topics: Bill Pulte, Credit, Credit Bureaus, Credit Scores, Daily Email, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Mortgage Approvals

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