The DC Circuit Court rejected FHFA’s request for an en banc rehearing in Fairholme. Now, only a potential Supreme Court appeal stands between shareholders and an $812 million payday.

GSE executives explained why they extended the implementation timeline for UAD 3.6 and how the new system will benefit lenders.

Guide updates mean lenders no longer need to use specific methods for verifying the employment of borrowers in most cases.

The transition from electronic default reporting to Resolve is in full swing, with APIs and testing environments now available to servicers.

GAO investigation; mystery warning; Optimal Blue integrates with Fannie’s whole-loan pricing platform.

Analysts worry that FHFA’s aggressive policy moves on credit scores are more about saving consumers money than the safety and soundness of the mortgage system.

The FHFA noted that its OIG budget was nine times larger than the average across federal agencies. Critics say the cuts are intended to protect FHFA Director Bill Pulte and President Trump.

Participating financial institutions will now be able to sell manufactured-home and renovation loans through their FHLBank’s MPF Traditional program.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow lenders to continue submitting UAD 2.6 appraisal reports through May 19, 2027.

Although tensions between the FHFA and its OIG are high, the IG team continues to crank out examinations and audits, including four released this week.