If a Democrat wins the presidential race, industry analysts expect regulatory changes in the mortgage industry. If Trump is reelected, GSE reform efforts will continue to gather pace.

Asked what levels of capital would be necessary in order to release Fannie and Freddie from conservatorships, Treasury and FHFA said it is “premature” to comment on specific levels.

For allowing FHLB membership, FHFA wants to know what specific financial requirements should be enforced and how existing members would be impacted.

Supreme Court next week will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s leadership structure.

A top Justice Department official says there is no need for providing more policy guidance regarding the appropriate use of the False Claims Act.

Concerned about relaxed appraisal standards for mortgage originations, two senior members of the House Financial Services Committee want the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study.

Mortgage service providers are seeking a clarification from the Federal Communications Commission on the definition of an “automatic telephone dialing system” in light of differing court interpretations.

Just like previous budgets proposed by President Trump, the 2021 version stands little chance of getting passed by Congress. But it does provide a win-dow into the administration’s priorities.

Bye bye to LIBOR for Fannie and Freddie / What do Non-QM CEOs Earn?

Nonbanks might need to come up with additional cash to hold against their MSR positions if the FHFA gets its way. A game changer? Probably not.