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.

The expanded definition will broaden the pool of parties that can provide funds or equity as part of a Freddie-backed mortgage transaction.

The mortgage giant will leverage consumer-permission bank-statement data to underwrite loans for borrowers with no FICO score.

Investors tendered only 73% of the CAS notes Fannie was willing to buy back.

If the nation goes into recession, paper losses on Treasuries and MBS may deprive small community banks from accessing critical FHLBank advances.

Mortgage brokers argue homeowners shouldn't have to pay fees to fund governmental policy initiatives.