The trade group called for an all-of-government effort to solve the housing affordability crisis. That includes the GSEs.

An increase in Fannie's investment losses related to MBS acquisitions was more than offset by a shift from fair value losses to fair value gains.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte said 21 large lenders will roll out the new score with the GSEs, though all lenders are eligible. FHA also plans to accept VantageScore and FICO 10T.

The Council of FHLBanks signaled strong support for the Trump administration’s recent executive order for a more favorable regulatory environment for community banks.

The Federal Home Loan Bank trade group supports President Trump’s executive order on improving access to mortgage credit.

Officials at Fannie and Freddie say mortgage fraud remains rare but is growing more sophisticated.

The GSEs have yet to change their guidelines related to borrowers’ holdings of cryptocurrency.

GSEs delay UCD timeline; updates on Pulte’s legal battles with Trump opponents; Fed’s MBS holdings continue to dwindle; Opendoor to partner with Fannie’s Title Acceptance Program.

New directives would improve collateral transfers between FHLBank members and the Federal Reserve and improve access to longer-term advances.

Although neither housing EO released last week by President Trump mentions them by name, it’s clear Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will have a hand in implementing the proposed policy changes.