https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fico-stock-plunges-as-fhfa-pushes-vantagescore-and-threatens-credit-bureau-modelContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fico-stock-plunges-as-fhfa-pushes-vantagescore-and-threatens-credit-bureau-modelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fico-stock-plunges-as-fhfa-pushes-vantagescore-and-threatens-credit-bureau-model#u59001Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:41:26 +0000Shares of FICO parent Fair Isaac and credit bureaus plunged after the Federal Housing Finance Agency pushed VantageScore and threatened the established credit bureau model. US authorities directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders, triggering a significant market selloff. Bill Pulte drove behind the drop by renewing criticism against the companies. FICO shares fell 21 percent, while credit bureaus Equifax and TransUnion also experienced sharp declines amid the credit scoring shift.Why it mattersThe Federal Housing Finance Agency directive to Fannie Mae and Fred