Legislation could prompt a study by the GAO to see if a secondary market for securitizations of acquisition, development and construction loans would help increase the supply of new-built homes.

Next year, the GSEs will see a $30 billion hike in their combined multifamily caps, which is in keeping with forecasts of more multifamily activity in 2026.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s decision to rescind or amend existing agency guidance on fair lending and fair housing requirements has muddled the compliance requirements for Fannie and Freddie.

FICO 10T takes a step forward; Trump names new acting IG of FHFA; a new, old analyst for Fannie Mae.

Outstanding advances for the FHLBank system fell to $693.48 billion in the third quarter from $742.85 billion in the second. Still, the 11 FHLBanks’ combined profits were up almost 10%. (Includes three data tables.)

Fannie executives were forced out after investigating evidence of potential wrongdoing by FHFA Director Bill Pulte, sources say.

Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman, who earlier this year pitched a swift end to the conservatorship, now says it could take as long as three years. He also has some near-term suggestions.

The integration of Freddie’s new Quality Control Advisor Plus, its performing loan repurchase alternative pilot and its Income Calculator is expected to reduce loan defect levels and lower costs for lenders.

Mortgage industry stakeholders discussed what happens to the UMBS, LLPAs and capital rules if shares in the GSEs are sold without letting them out of conservatorship.

Rural lawmakers protest GSE guidelines that require borrowers to have replacement cost value homeowners insurance if their mortgage is purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.