The regulator’s new rating system will be used to assess supervisory remediation measures and, at least while the GSEs remain in conservatorship, determine executive compensation.

FHFA is showing that it’s willing to listen to industry feedback as the regulator works to transition the GSEs to new credit scoring processes. This week the agency delayed one aspect of the transition and noted plans to conduct listening sessions.

Fannie tells court AmeriFirst has no property interest in its mortgage servicing rights.

High failure rates for lenders trying to implement new edits to certain fee disclosure requirements in Phase 3B of the Uniform Closing Database persuaded Fannie and Freddie to postpone those changes.

FHFA is accepting applications for membership on the committee, which will include about 20 people and meet twice a year.

Despite offering higher premiums, Freddie is finding it difficult to convince investors to give up their credit-risk transfer notes.

The mortgage industry generally supports the limited scope of the rule. But consumer advocates believe FIRREA calls for a broader scope, including AVMs used by licensed appraisers.

Since it was established last year, FHFA’s Climate Change and ESG Steering Committee has established eight working groups in an effort to improve the GSEs’ ability to calculate climate risks.

An OIG audit found that eight of the 27 senior officials who left FHFA during the review period did not receive required records management training during offboarding.

FHFA joins HUD, OCC and CFPB in an effort to promote the use of special purpose credit programs as a way to boost lending in disadvantaged communities.