Mortgage Leaders Expect GSE Guarantee to Stay in Place October 21, 2025 James Dohnert Mortgage leaders expect some form of government guarantee to stick around even if the GSEs exit conservatorship.Read More
Agency Servicing Outstanding Shifting to Higher Rates October 17, 2025 John Bancroft The amount of agency servicing with coupons over 6.0% increased by 10.2% during the third quarter.Read More
Characteristics of GSE Deliveries Diverge in Third Quarter October 16, 2025 Namrata Bhatia Underwriting for purchase mortgages remained strong while standards for refis loosened somewhat among deliveries to the GSEs in the third quarter.Read More
FHFA’s OIG Cites Vulnerabilities in Public-Facing System October 16, 2025 Dennis Hollier FHFA's Office of Inspector General found that FHFA's community support program website “lacked fundamental safeguards,” such as user authentication, access control and privacy documentation.Read More
Short Takes: FHFA Seeks Comments on New Strategic Plan / Exchange for CRA Loans / CRE Finance Council Adjusts DC Symposium Due to Shutdown / Agency MBS REIT Profitable in 3Q October 16, 2025 Brandon Ivey FHFA's proposed strategic plan includes an emphasis on combating fraud and misconduct.Read More
Large Nonbanks Lose Some Share in 3Q GSE Business October 15, 2025 Dennis Hollier Market share of GSE business from large nonbanks fell from 56.1% for deliveries in the second quarter of 2025 to 53.8% in the third quarter.Read More
Pennymac Sending Traditional GSE-Eligible Loans to Non-Agency MBS October 15, 2025 Brandon Ivey Pennymac is set to issue a $291.7 million non-agency mortgage-backed security with GSE-eligible mortgages for primary residences.Read More
Mixed Trends for MI Volume in Agency MBS Market October 14, 2025 Namrata Bhatia Loans without mortgage insurance gained some share in the agency MBS market during the third quarter.Read More
Fannie Tweaks Rental Income Rules October 9, 2025 Dennis Hollier Policy changes at the mortgage giant should make it easier for borrowers to purchase properties with ADUs.Read More
Short Takes: McKernan Confirmed at Treasury / Shuffle Involving GSE Board Member / Home Prices Decline Again October 8, 2025 Brandon Ivey McKernan is expected to play a major role in efforts to reform the government-sponsored enterprises.Read More