FHFA wants to claim exemptions “for certain system of records to ensure the agency can effectively carry out its statutory responsibilities while safeguarding sensitive information.”

The trade groups are seeking some changes to condo appraisal policies set to go into effect next month as well as a delay in implementation.

Proposed changes would revamp the treatment of “Indian areas” and rural agricultural workers, along with altering the method of calculating area median income.

Despite the controversy surrounding his investigations into political enemies of the president, FHFA Director Bill Pulte is asking Congress for enforcement authority over suspected cases of fraud.

Draft legislation would let the GSEs securitize construction loans; Fannie to expand title pilot program.

The FHFA director told homebuilders that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac probably won’t play a big role in construction finance, but the Federal Home Loan Banks may expand their participation in the sector.

Lenders responsible for the majority of conventional mortgage originations are currently using VantageScore in some fashion, but it’s still not clear how they deal with differences between VS4 and classic FICO.

A GSE shareholder advocate says selling rights to existing shareholders could resolve conflicting objectives that have vexed GSE reform during the Trump administration.

Despite saying he will nominate former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, President Trump appears to be sticking with FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting DNI.

Critics say the FHFA director is woefully underqualified to lead national intelligence. The impact on FHFA is also unclear.