09/15/2026
Y’all should’ve seen how I came into the stadium Sunday… 🏟️😂
JUST KIDDING.
I GOT CUT LAST WEEK. 😭😂
But since I’m apparently unemployed from the NFL, let me give y’all some REAL mortgage news:
📊 NEW CREDIT SCORE MODELS — VantageScore 4.0 is now part of the new credit-scoring landscape for mortgages, and it can look at things like rental and utility payment history. Depending on the borrower, that could make a difference in qualifying and pricing.
🏢 CONDO REVIEWS — Condo financing continues to be an area where the property itself can make or break a loan. HOA finances, insurance, repairs, litigation and project eligibility matter. So just because YOU qualify doesn’t automatically mean the CONDO qualifies.
🏠 KEEPING YOUR CURRENT HOME? — Fannie Mae recently announced changes to how rental income from a departing residence can be documented and calculated, with the new framework moving toward market-supported rent rather than relying solely on an executed lease. Some lenders may adopt the changes early, with mandatory implementation for applications dated November 1, 2026 and later.
So yeah…
MORTGAGE RULES ARE CHANGING.
And that’s exactly why you shouldn’t be getting your mortgage advice from TikTok University, your cousin, or somebody who bought one house in 2007. 😂
BUT HERE’S THE PROBLEM…
NONE OF THIS MATTERS IF YOU’RE NOT PRE-APPROVED. 🤷🏾♂️
You can know every guideline.
Know every credit model.
Know every program.
Know every interest-rate prediction.
But if you don’t know YOUR NUMBERS, you’re just talking mortgage basketball from the bleachers.
🏠 Get pre-approved. Know your budget. Know your options. Then go shopping.