The new FHFA director’s whirlwind first week resulted in widespread staffing cuts at the regulator and a dramatic change in leadership at the GSEs. So far, criticism has been muted.

Trade groups want FHFA to conduct a cost/benefit analysis before implementing the long-awaited shift from Classic FICO to FICO 10 T and VantageScore 4.0.

Aaron Kofsky has joined FHFA’s Division of Housing Mission and Goals.

The creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could grease the skids for an end to the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

FHFA's move alleviates industry concerns of duplicative oversight of lender compliance with unfair or deceptive acts or practices requirements.

Analysts worry that FHFA’s more hands-on intervention in GSE management may hint at the return of the net worth sweep and the dashing of any hopes of an end to the conservatorships.

Among other moves, Bill Pulte installed himself as board chair for the two government-sponsored enterprises.

Three Democrats joined Senate Republicans in a vote to make Bill Pulte, the grandson of the founder of homebuilding giant PulteGroup, the chief regulator of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

During a confirmation hearing last week, Trump’s nominee to head FHFA was noncommittal in response to questions about GSE reform, a hint that the administration has other priorities.

Although little is known about Pulte’s policy positions, his housing and philanthropic background have helped him win the support of most industry trade groups and many consumer advocacy organizations.