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What homebuyers need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#013;<br \/>\nMortgage lenders that work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, government-sponsored enterprises, have the green light to use VantageScore 4.0 if they want to.&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource : cnbc.com&#013;<br \/>\nRead more&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/09\/15\/mortgage-credit-scores-vantagescore-fico-homebuyers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mortgage credit scores are evolving. 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