The agency’s finalized strategic plan is almost unchanged from the draft version, despite recommendations and criticisms from mortgage industry stakeholders.

Early comments suggest widespread concern that the proposed increases in liquidity and capital requirements for GSE seller/servicers are unnecessary and maybe counterproductive.

Servicers will suspend foreclosure proceedings up to 60 days to allow homeowners to apply for financial aid from the assistance fund.

The former Freddie CEO said that, by expanding the definition and use of CRT, Fannie and Freddie can offer more products with less risk.

Fannie and Freddie say goodbye to the 620 minimum credit score for lower-income homeowners seeking a refinance.

The new initiative will provide pricing incentives to multifamily property owners who accept housing choice vouchers issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The interagency task force on property appraisal and valuation equity has identified many steps Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHFA can take to reduce racial bias in the appraisal process.

In a wide-ranging conversation, FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson described how innovation and new technology can bring more equity to the homebuying process.

Following a joint warning from the FBI and the CISA, Freddie Mac reminded its seller/servicers about their role in preventing cyberattacks.

The Federal Reserve will close on an era this week, ending its pandemic policy of net asset purchases and preparing for a runoff of agency MBS.