FHFA is expected to produce a long list of recommended actions to modernize the FHLBank system, but large-scale reform will probably require legislation.

Former Freddie CEO Don Layton joins critics who argue that, based on the results of the 2021 DFASTs, the current capital rule is far too conservative.

Some of the agency’s websites and web services do not use proper security protocols, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Urban Institute researchers said the reliance on personal loans to finance manufactured housing adds to inequity in affordable housing.

Affordable housing advocates say Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should do more to prevent investors from exploiting loopholes to profit off of LIHTC-funded properties.

FHFA to house resume-like data of prospective GSE executives in new database.

FHFA says the new committee will provide greater transparency on policy and give shareholders more input on matters related to affordable, equitable and sustainable housing.

Beginning in March 2023, GSE servicers will have to retain fair lending data. FHFA set the requirement, citing lessons learned during the pandemic.

The GSEs earned a combined $20.5 billion in theoretical net income under the severely adverse economic scenario of the 2022 stress tests. But those returns would vanish if they had to reserve for deferred tax assets.

Mortgage fraud has gone beyond borrowers simply falsifying income and employment information.