VantageScore 4.0 Is Here: The Credit Score DFW Mortgage Lenders Use Just Changed in 2026
by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 27/08/2026Mortgage lenders can now use VantageScore 4.0 on Fannie, Freddie, and FHA loans. What rent reporting, medical debt, and the new model mean for DFW buyers.
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Wire Fraud at Closing: How DFW Homebuyers Protect Their Down Payment in 2026
by: Steven J. ThomasPublished on: 13/07/2026Wire fraud cost real estate buyers $275M in 2025. How DFW homebuyers protect their down payment at closing — red flags, verification steps, recovery.
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