New standards tied to Bank Secrecy Act; UCD testing environment; servicing updates planned; Pulte makes crypto announcement; DeVito surfaces at NVR.

S&P Global Ratings gives the Freddie asset management and operations team an “above average” ranking and a stable outlook.

Freddie Mac CFO Christian Lown informed the board last week that he will step down at the end of this month. No reason was given for his departure, which was announced quietly via an SEC filing.

If Hutchins becomes the "permanent" CEO of Freddie, the change, ironically, would result in a pay cut...

Freddie is searching for a new CEO as the GSEs mark 15 years in conservatorship. The CEOs of the GSEs also remain subject to limitations on compensation.

Michael Devito's departure means Freddie will be conducting its third CEO search in four years.

Profits increased at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the first quarter of 2023 despite a historic decline in volume. (Includes data chart.)

Loan modification is easy when interest rates are low, but what does foreclosure mitigation look like when rates soar?

Dennis Hermonstyne named as CCO at the GSE.

The Freddie veteran replaces Deborah Jenkins, who left in October.