FHFA Receives Mixed Feedback on MBS Commingle Policy May 23, 2023 Brandon Ivey In March, FHFA proposed adjustments to capital requirements for commingled securities held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Read More
Short Takes: CHLA Seeks Friendlier Buyback Policy / The Servicing Hedge / New eMSR Exchange / Spring Homebuying Season Starts When? May 19, 2023 Brandon Ivey CHLA called on the GSEs to offer indemnification rather than a repurchase request for any performing loan with defects.Read More
Deliveries to GSEs Increase in April May 18, 2023 Dennis Hollier GSE business increased in April on a monthly basis, including improvements among 84 of the top 100 GSE sellers.Read More
House Hearing Extends Debate on LLPA Changes May 18, 2023 Brandon Ivey Democrats largely support FHFA's recent LLPA changes, while Republicans are opposed.Read More
Short Takes: Lenders Take LLPA Changes in Stride / Some Relief for HECM Servicers / Funding for Fractional Homeownership / Jumbo MBS From Goldman May 18, 2023 Brandon Ivey Implementation of FHFA's latest LLPA changes hasn't been a burden for lenders.Read More
Republicans in Congress Critical of FHFA Pricing Policies May 17, 2023 Dennis Hollier A house hearing Wednesday will focus on GSE pricing changes prompted by the FHFA.Read More
FHFA Considers Revisions to GSE Pricing May 16, 2023 Brandon Ivey FHFA issued a request for input regarding the framework that applies to pricing single-family mortgages delivered to the GSEs.Read More
GSEs Pause NPL/RPL Sales Amid Pressure From Congress May 16, 2023 Dennis Hollier There's been no formal announcement, though the pause looks to be tied to concerns from members of Congress.Read More
Improvement Cited in the Scratch-and-Dent Market May 15, 2023 Paul Muolo S&D bid prices have improved this year...Read More
FHFA Backs Down on Planned DTI Fee May 11, 2023 Dennis Hollier The controversial fee was set to take effect Aug. 1.Read More
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