The new pricing matrices for Fannie and Freddie may create modest net increases in the cost of a mortgage, but FHFA says that will support more lending for low-income borrowers.

Industry protests convinced FHFA to reverse course and almost eliminate the fee Fannie and Freddie charge to guarantee one another’s securities.

Former MBA President David Stevens believes the idea that the GSEs should assess the MSR valuations of their seller/servicers may have come from Fannie and Freddie themselves.

Because the ERCF dictates that Fannie and Freddie base their underwriting on FICO scores, loans to borrowers with positive rent payment history are still subject to capital charges for less creditworthy homebuyers.

Despite extensive efforts to combat the use of biased valuations, FHFA does not refer appraisers to state licensing boards for investigations or reprimand.

The rule requires the enterprises to submit a written notice of any new activity for FHFA to review. However, they can consult with the agency in advance to determine if such a notice is required.

Subtle differences between 2022 and 2023 objectives speak to both new priorities and goals reached.

Jupiter Intelligence will provide Fannie with climate data and analytics for at-risk communities in Baltimore and Memphis.

The new benchmarks for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reflect higher interest rates and the anticipated decline in the number of affordable units in the multifamily market.

The Mortgage Bankers Association argues that higher income thresholds would allow more minority borrowers access to low-downpayment mortgages like HomeReady and Home Possible.