October deliveries to the GSEs were up 15.2% from September, largely due to a 66.4% sequential increase in refinances. (Includes two data tables.)

The reduction in fees for mortgages on homes that qualify for the GSEs’ housing goals are estimated to increase Fannie and Freddie acquisitions by 37,000 loans in 2025.

Industry trade groups noted that the increase comes on top of a 400% price hike over the past two years. They also argued that the credit re-porting bureaus will inevitably add additional price hikes.

Appraisers will now have to cite the market analysis they used to support their overall market trend assumptions.

The GSEs hope FHLBanks can raise awareness of their programs to improve access to mortgage credit for Native Americans.

The far-reaching impacts of shifting from Classic FICO to a combination of FICO 10 T and VantageScore 4.0 have lenders worried about customer relations and fair lending problems.

Freddie will begin accepting Meridian-brokered multifamily loans Jan. 1. However, the company will be subject to stricter due diligence.

Both Fannie and Freddie continue to sell off NPLs and RPLs, in keeping with directives from FHFA to reduce the size of their portfolios.

The GSEs will expand eligibility for loan modifications by revising mark-to-market LTV ratio-based requirements and using a step-by-step process until the borrower’s P&I payment is reduced by 20%.

The GSEs may not purchase mortgages for working farms or ranches, but they do buy mortgages for residential property in rural settings — even if they have some agricultural characteristics.