The CFPB proposed rulemaking to delay mandatory compliance with the general qualified mortgage rule until Oct. 1, 2022.

None of these new securitizations are expected to include loans with temporary payment forbearance like that used for pandemic relief.

Treasury’s stake in the GSEs should be used to create a joint venture focused on affordable housing. Also, to ensure success, Fannie and Freddie should be converted into utilities, two industry pros recommend.

USMI criticized the increased use of appraisal waivers for refis with high-LTV ratios, which help determine g-fees and insurance premiums.

HUD’s Housing Trust Fund and Treasury’s Capital Magnet Fund will get a combined $1.09 billion, more than double their take in 2019.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York diversifies its roster of counterparties that support the purchase of agency CMBS.

Spikes in amortization income, guarantee-fee income and credit-related expenses are all closely tied to the government’s intervention in the coronavirus crisis. (Includes data chart.)

Randy Jones joins David Lowman and Chris Boyle at the San Francisco-based fintech.

Freddie Mac’s Voluntary Early Retirement Program resulted in 600 buyouts by the end of 2020, but salaries and benefits expenses actually rose in the short term.

Fannie may no longer be competing with Freddie when it comes to CRT market share. It may now be chasing JPMorgan Chase for second place.