Structural inequities make it more difficult for Black households and other people of color to make on-time rental and utility payments compared to the average white household, the Urban Institute noted in a new report.

Other financial eligibility standards announced at the time remain in place...

FHFA applies a capital treatment to banks that differs from those used by federal banking regulators. The differences could limit banks’ ability to access Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

Freddie’s underwriting will include a review of a borrower’s bank account data to identify a history of positive monthly cash flow activity.

If FHFA allows the GSEs to accept multiple credit scores, economists worry similar scores won’t indicate the same level of credit risk.

FHFA must monitor model risk, people risk and resiliency risk at regulated entities, in particular at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

FHFA should address the fees charged by Intercontinental Exchange for use of the firm’s loan origination system, according to the CHLA.

Funding for affordable housing and community investment programs declined across the board as the FHLBanks’ profits waned in 2021.

FHFA has allowed for expanded use of forward commitments to facilitate the development of more affordable housing.

The disclosures are planned to begin in December.