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The VA Home Loan Navigator Act: What Veterans Should Know
Congress introduced a new bill on June 23, 2026, called the VA Home Loan Navigator Act (H.R. 9404). It was filed by Representative Veronica Escobar of Texas, with support from both parties. In plain terms, the bill would make the VA set up a free program that helps veterans use their VA home loan benefit…
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Fannie Mae VantageScore 4.0 & FICO 10T Update — What It Means for Your Mortgage
INDUSTRY UPDATE — APRIL 22, 2026 Fannie Mae Just Changed the Credit Scores Used for Mortgages Lenders can now use VantageScore 4.0 on conventional loans — and FICO Score 10T is coming next. The first major credit score model update in decades. Here’s what changed and how it affects your next mortgage. Source: Fannie Mae…
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Named a Scotsman Guide Top Originator for 2026 – J.D. Peck
I was named a Scotsman Guide Top Originator for 2026 — based on verified 2025 production. This is one of the most recognized rankings in the mortgage industry. Every name on the list goes through the same process — employer-documented and independently audited before the list is published. There is no shortcut to getting on…
