Late Court Rulings Set Stage for Fairholme-FHFA Trial October 11, 2022 Dennis Hollier The case is headed to trial soon...Read More
A Decline in Market Share for High LTV GSE Loans October 10, 2022 Brandon Ivey The tightening on LTV ratios could be tied to home price trends.Read More
A Freddie CRT Tender Offer With a Twist: Below-Par Bid October 7, 2022 Dennis Hollier In the past, Freddie has always included a premium to convince investors to cash in.Read More
Appraisers Slam Fannie’s Complaints to Regulators September 29, 2022 Dennis Hollier Danielle Marie Evans, a Tampa-based appraiser, said her dispute with the GSE and then Florida consumed more than a year of her time.Read More
GSEs Like, but Move Slowly on AI Adoption September 28, 2022 Dennis Hollier The FHFA shares the GSEs' tentativeness about AI...Read More
Correspondents Gain Share in GSE Market September 27, 2022 Brandon Ivey Wells Fargo boosted its conventional-conforming lending through correspondents by 2.7%...Read More
Fannie Pilot Aims to Turn More Renters Into Owners September 27, 2022 Dennis Hollier Reporting of on-time rent payment history is designed to help tenants develop a better credit profile...Read More
Short Takes: Florida Bank Shutters National Mortgage Business; GSE Economists Remain Bearish on Economic Growth; Federal Reserve Forecasts Slightly More Optimistic September 26, 2022 Dennis Hollier Rising interest rates continue to drag on housing and economic growth.Read More
Brokers Steamed at Fannie Mae Over TPO Fee September 23, 2022 Dennis Hollier The GSEs have discretion when setting prices so long as they meet minimum pricing guidance from their regulator...Read More
Lenders Raise Loan Limits Ahead of FHFA, Again September 19, 2022 Brandon Ivey The loan limit hiking club includes Rocket Mortgage, UWM, PennyMac and others...Read More