UI researchers explore whether the GSEs, by accepting new loan products, can help alleviate the lock-in effect and improve affordability for homebuyers.

Freddie Mac taps a new CEO; Waters lashes out at Pulte; DOJ denies investigation into the FHFA director.

Kenny Smith worked at Deloitte for more than 25 years before retiring in 2020. He isn’t well known among mortgage industry participants.

Long-time industry analyst Chris Whalen said the GSE plans to disqualify some types of capital from use to calculate net worth.

After months of investigating Trump critics over allegations of mortgage fraud, FHFA Director Bill Pulte increasingly finds himself the target of investigations into possible episodes of misconduct and the misuse of power.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s decision to rescind or amend existing agency guidance on fair lending and fair housing requirements has muddled the compliance requirements for Fannie and Freddie.

FICO 10T takes a step forward; Trump names new acting IG of FHFA; a new, old analyst for Fannie Mae.

Fannie executives were forced out after investigating evidence of potential wrongdoing by FHFA Director Bill Pulte, sources say.

Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman, who earlier this year pitched a swift end to the conservatorship, now says it could take as long as three years. He also has some near-term suggestions.

The GSE investor said part of his plan can be accomplished immediately, but ending the conservatorship may take three years.