FHFA Director Bill Pulte cited massive price hikes on FICO scores in recent years as the reason for making VS4 widely available through the GSEs.

FHFA director Bill Pulte expressed frustration that the credit bureaus haven’t sufficiently engaged in reform talks with FHFA, accusing them of “cartel-like” behavior.

Although investors would own just one listed security, Fannie and Freddie “could maintain separate underwriting, pricing, credit and customer service decisions,” according to Jon Oksenholt, the eponymous founder of Oksenholt Capital Management.

Private MIs are fully prepared for the credit score transition at the GSEs, according to Seth Appleton, president of U.S. Mortgage Insurers.

Ishbia said it’s unlikely that changes to LLPAs will be “massive” or across the board.

Freddie Supers issuance was up 52.7% from the first quarter to $83.03 billion, while Fannie recorded a 0.3% increase.

Stricter condo lending standards at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could drive some borrowers to the non-agency market.

Former CEO of Fannie Mae said he'll resign from Better's board if former CEO returns; BAC appoints Jamie Cavanaugh as CEO; Stewart goes on acquisition spree.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to end support for special purpose credit programs earlier this year. But now other agencies are also ending authorization for the programs.

Market uncertainty and rising costs have led some economists to revise their origination forecast for the rest of this year and into 2027.