Nonbanks Continue to Grow GSE Servicing Share in 4Q February 1, 2022 Dennis Hollier Even small and mid-sized nonbanks bested the megabanks: 20.0% versus 18.3%.Read More
FHFA Chief Shares Views on LLPA Hikes, More... February 1, 2022 Dennis Hollier Thompson acknowledged that it simply costs more to buy a home in places like San Francisco and New York...Read More
Next Up for GSE Shareholders Suing the Government: Trial Court January 31, 2022 Dennis Hollier In other words, did the GSE shareholders suffer any “compensable harm” because then-President Trump was unconstitutionally barred from firing then-FHFA Director Mel Watt?Read More
4Q21 Earnings Preview: Strong Profits for Fannie, Freddie? January 24, 2022 Paul Muolo Fannie securitized $292.2 billion of home mortgages in the fourth quarter of 2021 while Freddie came to market with $270.1 billion.Read More
GAO Calls for Action on Housing Finance Reform January 20, 2022 Brandon Ivey The GAO noted the Biden administration halted coordinated administrative reform efforts established by the Trump administration.Read More
For Fannie and Freddie Another Record Year for MBS Issuance January 19, 2022 Dennis Hollier Depositories made up some ground on the nonbanks with a combined fourth quarter market share of 31.2%.Read More
High-Risk Lending Edges Up at Fannie and Freddie January 18, 2022 Namrata Bhatia Meanwhile, the share of low-risk loans — those with credit scores above 700 — dropped to 68.5%...Read More
FHFA Rejects GSEs’ DTS Plans, Wants Revisions January 18, 2022 Dennis Hollier Advocacy groups representing these underserved markets sharply criticized the plans, arguing the GSEs actually proposed reduced loan targets...Read More
FHFA Director-Nominee Thompson: No Administrative End for GSE Conservatorships January 14, 2022 Dennis Hollier Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-TN, also got in the mix, pointing out that the Housing and Economic Recovery Act doesn’t envision indefinite conservatorships...Read More
Fannie and Freddie Expect Record CRT Issuance in 2022 January 10, 2022 Dennis Hollier Freddie said it plans to “introduce new slices” to its STACR M-1 tranches.Read More