Equifax has introduced Mortgage Score Select, a new tool allowing mortgage lenders and brokers to choose which credit score to include on a mortgage credit file or to pull the file without a score. This innovation offers cost savings by enabling a second credit file pull within 24 hours for just $1. The solution prepares lenders for the FHA's acceptance of VantageScore 4.0 starting January 1, 2027, while supporting current investor requirements. By providing flexibility in score selection, Equifax helps lenders operate more efficiently and qualify more borrowers with expanded data options.
Equifax's new Mortgage Score Select tool offers lenders flexible credit score options. For readers following the Financials sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 09, 2026 03:11 WIB: out of 118 priced US Financials stocks, 69 rose and 48 fell. Notable movers include Allstate Corp at USD 230.44 with a 1-day change of +2.90% and 100% buy order activity, Sezzle Inc at USD 117.04 up 2.80%, and MetLife Inc. Common Stock at USD 98.38 up 2.71% with 100% buy order activity and a typical hold time of 0 days.
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