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FHFA to move Fannie and Freddie to bi-merge credit checks
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Reports say FHFA plans to ease the credit data requirement for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| finance.biggo.com | 1 | +5.8 |
| HousingWire | 1 | −2.5 |
| TradingView | 1 | −3.3 |
Day by day
Friday 2 October 2026
Reports say FHFA plans to ease the credit data requirement for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- −3.3 FHFA plans to ease Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's credit data requirement - report
FHFA easing credit data requirement could reduce credit bureau demand. - −2.5 FHFA to move Fannie, Freddie to bi-merge credit checks
Move to bi-merge credit checks may affect bureau revenue.
Wednesday 30 September 2026
A headline reports FICO plunging 20% after FHFA ordered Fannie and Freddie to adopt a single mortgage pricing grid.
- +5.8 FICO Plunges 20% as FHFA Orders Fannie, Freddie to Adopt Single Mortgage Pricing Grid
FICO plunge on mortgage scoring changes may favour credit bureaus like Experian.