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FICO and MeridianLink Partner to Expand Access to FICO Mortgage Direct License Program
BOZEMAN, Mont., February 12, 2026--FICO announced a partnership with MeridianLink to integrate the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program into its platform for direct FICO Score delivery.
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