Wells Fargo Securities analysts said if there is going to be a hike in g-fees, it’s likely to be instigated by FHFA Director Mark Calabria.

Even as the percentage of GSE high-DTI loans fell, an odd thing happened: The actual dollar volume of these assets surged.

According to the FHFA IG, the agency is still not adequately staffed to assess the safety and soundness of Fannie and Freddie.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking feedback on what financial requirements should be enforced for FHLB membership.

Freddie mentioned CECL almost as a throwaway line in its earnings call, while Fannie said its CECL impact will be more substantial.

In a contract worth up to $45 million over four years, the M&A specialist will help FHFA develop “a roadmap to responsibly end the conservatorships” of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Democratic senators ask Fannie and Freddie if they have attempted to model the risks associated with climate-related disasters, including floods, wildfires and extreme weather events.

All applications for LIBOR-based single-family and multifamily ARMs must be dated Sept. 30 or earlier or they won’t be eligible for sale to the GSEs.

Industry advocates point out that, unlike other forms of credit-risk transfer, private mortgage insurance stands in front of all other losses.

FHFA Director Mark Calabria is delivering on his promise to revamp the agency in preparation for the end of the GSE conservatorships.