The GAO’s fact-filled, even-handed review of the FHLBanks’ role in last spring’s regional banking crisis has been used to justify arguments by both critics and supporters of the banks.
By focusing on refis, FHFA will be able to assess the ability of its title insurance waiver pilot to reduce closing costs with a smaller group of lower-risk loans.
FHLBanks and housing advocates square off over issues, such as the banks’ mission, how they benefit housing finance and, surprisingly, whether they receive a federal subsidy.
Fannie and Freddie sketch out the still murky timeline for the shift from Classic FICO to FICO 10 T and VantageScore 4.0 and the move to a bi-merge process.
Despite the added cost and delay, Hamish Hume said it was advantageous for the plaintiffs’ team to have to hold a second trial after the first one ended in a hung jury.
A regulatory interpretation released this week by FHFA involving cooperativas in Puerto Rico may begin the formal implementation of key recommendations in its review of the FHLBank system.
Cloud computing may have played a key role in helping Fannie overcome deficiencies related to its ability to continue operations in the wake of a disaster or other business interruption.
Critics argue that the new title insurance waiver pilot would only apply to wealthy homeowners. However, one tech title company said it could lower closing costs for most buyers under 120% AMI.
Lenders argue that the cumulative cost of verification of income and employment, especially the electronic kind, is unreasonable and should be scrutinized by FHFA.
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