The effort will start with new multifamily mortgages and could be expanded to single-family mortgages and to Freddie Mac.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte sees himself as an advocate for the housing market. He said FHFA is working to increase the number of homes for sale. Details were scant on the effort and on potential GSE shifts.

MBA is largely happy with changes made so far by the Trump administration. Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the MBA, said the administration is creating certainty, clarity and stability for mortgage companies.

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Among other changes, Fannie and Freddie increased the cap on interested party contributions from $500 to $2,500.

Researchers say that, at any given credit score, the cross-subsidies inherent in GSE pricing favor higher-income borrowers over lower-income borrowers.

The FHFA director suggested the decision on whether to release Fannie and Freddie from conservatorship depends mostly on President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Fannie remains profitable in a tight mortgage market, even though below-the-line expenses shave a little off net income.

Although consistent rent payments over time are one of the best indicators of a borrower’s ability and willingness to repay a mortgage, GSE programs that exploit that information are woefully under-utilized.

The FHFA director believes mortgage fraud is rampant at Fannie and Freddie. That includes allegations that New York Attorney General Letitia James, a nemesis of President Trump, fraudulently obtained GSE-backed loans. James denies the allegations.