Industry trade groups want FHFA to rescind recently issued GSE guidelines and related surveys, and instead use the request-for-input process to make policy changes.

Both enterprises plan for expanded use of SPCPs and downpayment assistance programs to lower the cost of getting a mortgage for low- and moderate-income borrowers.

Urban Institute researchers suggest the GSEs push for universal flood insurance requirements and multiyear home insurance policies.

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.