Fannie alerts seller/servicers to stiffer fraud detection rules. For example, lenders have 24 hours to report any borrower if they’re found on the Department of Treasury’s foreign assets control sanctions list.

The GSE ditched its energy efficiency home improvement loan product in favor of a more generic product targeting smaller projects. The new HomeStyle Refresh product becomes available at the end of March.

UI researchers explore whether the GSEs, by accepting new loan products, can help alleviate the lock-in effect and improve affordability for homebuyers.

Underwriters should understand that neighborhood, subdivision and market area are distinct terms used in property appraisal.

Freddie Mac taps a new CEO; Waters lashes out at Pulte; DOJ denies investigation into the FHFA director.

The growing sophistication of AI use is now reflected in an updated policy to manage the risk associated with the tech.

After months of investigating Trump critics over allegations of mortgage fraud, FHFA Director Bill Pulte increasingly finds himself the target of investigations into possible episodes of misconduct and the misuse of power.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s decision to rescind or amend existing agency guidance on fair lending and fair housing requirements has muddled the compliance requirements for Fannie and Freddie.

FICO 10T takes a step forward; Trump names new acting IG of FHFA; a new, old analyst for Fannie Mae.

Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman, who earlier this year pitched a swift end to the conservatorship, now says it could take as long as three years. He also has some near-term suggestions.