Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has announced new strategic partnerships with Cotality and Ascend Companies, the parent company of Advantage Credit, Inc. and Partners Credit & Verification Solutions, as part of its FICO Mortgage Direct License Program. These collaborations aim to provide more transparent, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of FICO® Scores to the mortgage industry. Through this program, participating tri-merge resellers can generate and deliver FICO® Scores directly to lenders, introducing flexible pricing models and supporting greater transparency and operational efficiency in mortgage lending.