Big Bank Borrowing Boosts FHLBank Profits in 2Q September 4, 2026 Dennis Hollier An increase in outstanding advances in the second quarter helped offset lower margins at the FHLBanks. (Includes three data tables.)Read More
Pulte Opens VantageScore to All Lenders September 4, 2026 Dennis Hollier Frustrated with FICO and the big three credit reporting bureaus, the FHFA director abruptly ushered in the era of two competing credit scores.Read More
Another Proposal for Ending the Conservatorships September 4, 2026 Dennis Hollier Jon Oksenholt’s plan would create a parent company that would own the GSEs and Common Securitization Services but allow them to keep their charters and operate independently.Read More
GSEs Update Standards for Rental Income, VOE September 4, 2026 Dennis Hollier Fannie reshuffled the rental income section of its seller guide in response to lender complaints that the guidance was too complex.Read More
Fannie Staff Spooked by Firing of Senior Executives September 4, 2026 Dennis Hollier Both executives and rank-and-file employees at Fannie Mae are more pessimistic about job security.Read More
Fannie, Freddie Update Status of UAD 3.6, UCD v2.0 September 4, 2026 Dennis Hollier With the mandate for UAD 3.6 fast approaching, there’s been a dramatic expansion in the number of appraisal software providers.Read More
CRS Reviews Challenges of GSEs’ Exit From Conservatorship September 4, 2026 Dennis Hollier The Congressional Research Service reminds stakeholders of the complications involved in reprivatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Read More
Last Nail in the Coffin From FHFA for SPCPs September 4, 2026 Dennis Hollier Terminating the use of SPCPs continues the Trump administration’s war on DEI.Read More
Private Mortgage Insurers Ready for VantageScore 4.0 August 27, 2026 Dennis Hollier New PMIERs guidelines help determine required asset levels for MIs, but industry officials say they already have more than required.Read More
GSE Single-Family Business Declines in July as Refis Slump August 21, 2026 Dennis Hollier Seven of the top 10 GSE sellers saw a monthly decline in deliveries to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in July. (Includes two data tables.)Read More