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New Study Shows FICO® Score 10T Provides Greater Predictive Power for First-Time Homebuyers
BOZEMAN, Mont., May 18, 2026--Independent study finds FICO Score 10T is the most predictive credit score for first-time homebuyer mortgages, supporting access to homeownership
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