A new audit commissioned by FHFA’s OIG detailed weaknesses in the agency’s cybersecurity protocols. Most of the findings were previously identified in OIG audits, one of which dates back to 2020.

Fannie revises policy for loans subject to a temporary rate buydown plan; Former Fannie employees sue for defamation; Freddie creates new board position; GSE shareholders lose appeal in one of the last net worth sweep lawsuits.

Pulte suggests no end to conservatorship, but that doesn’t stop the debate about how an exit would work and what the government should do with its windfall.

A proposed rule change could spell the end of FHFA regulations requiring the GSEs to file triennial equitable housing finance plans.

Although industry stakeholders look forward to the rental payment data and cash flow underwriting capabilities of VantageScore 4.0, most expect the transition to take a while.

A rare wave of bipartisanship swept through Congress last week, propelling a key piece of housing legislation through the Senate Banking Committee. And there are separate proposals in the House.

Republican lawmakers support CRT; Barry Habib joins Fannie board; CBO evaluates impacts of ending the conservatorship.

Just one week after VantageScore 4.0 credit score was allowed for underwriting GSE-eligible loans, competitor FICO released data appearing to show that FICO 10 T has superior predictive capabilities.

By one estimate, if Fannie’s title acceptance pilot were allowed to expand, it could save consumers as much as $96 million a year without significantly increasing the risk of title defects.

If true, this could be an example of occupancy fraud, a method used to secure a lower interest rate or better terms on a mortgage.