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Claim Text: the administration has laid the groundwork for another housing bubble by eliminating the minimum FICO score requirement for federally-backed home loans.
Simplified Text: The administration eliminated the minimum FICO score requirement for federally-backed home loans, potentially creating a housing bubble.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM (8 months ago)

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