On the issue of FHFA’s constitutionality, the court ruled for the plaintiffs. But rather than invalidate the net worth sweep, the court struck the “for-cause” provision from HERA.

The issues have been argued over so long, and the views of key players are so well known, that the plan itself couldn’t help but disappoint.

The new cap structure will allow each firm to invest up to $100 billion in multifamily projects over the next five quarters. At least 37.5% of that investment must be for affordable housing.

A new rule means FICO will face competition as a credit scoring model for homebuyers, potentially expanding the number of mortgage applicants dramatically.

The agency now says the question about language preference on the revised Uniform Residential Loan Application will be voluntary.

Despite the president’s quick reversal of course on his proposal to cut payroll taxes, the housing industry remains worried g-fee may be tapped somehow.

Industry advocates are complaining that the GSEs are using automation and other technology to dilute the valuation process.

The FHFA has postponed implementation of a complex data standardization process as trade groups worry whether the industry is ready.

It’s only a matter of time before the Treasury Department unveils its GSE re-form blueprint to White House insiders. But which advisory firm will assist Treasury in selling a new class of Fannie/Freddie stock to the public?