Optimal Blue data shows non-QM lending, ARM usage is expanding
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NAR showed sales up 1.5% month over month, but rates have rapidly increased in the last few weeks
Experian expands Power Profile Plus, adds unlimited soft pulls
The tool pairs a full Experian credit profile with VantageScore 4.0 and supports a later shift to a hard inquiry
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