Rocket Mortgage adopts VantageScore 4.0 as preferred credit model for eligible loans

By Public Technologies
  • Rocket Companies unit Rocket Mortgage to default to VantageScore 4.0 for all eligible loans in Q4 2026.
  • Shift covers mortgages delivered to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, VA loans, along with other eligible mortgages.
  • Four-month test indicated more borrowers qualified, credit scoring costs fell; average closing savings was $1,600 for those who saved.
  • Rocket Pro to provide both VantageScore and FICO scores to mortgage brokers; some products will keep using FICO.


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