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A Secret Bias Hidden in Mortgage-Approval Algorithms

Empire Appraisal Group

A Secret Bias Hidden in Mortgage-Approval Algorithms. The bias varied by metro area. Underpinning these trends are biases baked into software mandated by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, specifically the Classic FICO scoring algorithm. Lucie, Florida. © Copyright 2021 INFORMATION, INC.

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Is there racial bias baked into GSE underwriting?

Housing Wire

A recent syndicated article on racial bias from The Markup on racial bias, published by ABC news, AP, Market Watch and more, has drawn a great deal of attention from trade groups, policy makers and housing advocates with support from some and attacks from others. Empowering Lenders to Increase Homeownership with Opportunity Data.

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