Fannie and Freddie addressed FHFA complaints by adding more rigorous and measurable goals to their plans to improve liquidity in underserved mortgage markets.

The GSEs’ regulator renews efforts to collect preferred language information from borrowers.

New rules entitle manufactured home renters to be notified before rent increases or changes in community ownership. Manufactured homeowners receive more leeway to sell their homes, even if they’re in default.

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.