Even with the implementation of new asset haircuts and other restrictions into the private mortgage insurance eligibility requirements framework, GSE-approved insurers say they will still have large available asset buffers.

FHFA’s proposed rule responds to market trends that have made it difficult for the GSEs to meet their benchmark goals.

Freddie Mac bulletins clarify how single-family sellers should deal with self-employed income and the types of public records searches required for multifamily sellers.

OIG auditors were able to access the IT accounts of 179 agency employees, including one “privileged user,” who were still using the default passwords to protect their computers and accounts.

The FHFA watchdog said the Division of Home Loan Bank Regulation should provide more explicit guidance on how the FHLBanks coordinate with other regulators.

Rather than leave its digs in downtown DC, as announced earlier this year, Fannie Mae opted to renew its lease, albeit with a much smaller footprint.

High interest rates and low supply continue to affect the availability of the affordable homes required to fulfill the GSEs' housing goals.

Mortgage originators and investors believe that automation must go hand-in-hand with human expertise to create value for a company, and boost margins.

Even with interest rates on mortgages coming down, home sales have been tepid in recent months, with potential buyers waiting for even lower interest rates.

Interest rates continue to be the top priority for borrowers when choosing a mortgage lender, according to a study by Corporate Insight, but borrowers also value interest rate locking options and rate matching.