Lenders Push Lower-LTV-Ratio Refis to GSEs in 1Q May 1, 2025 Brandon Ivey The share of refis with low loan-to-value ratios delivered to the GSEs increased in the first quarter of 2025.Read More
Fannie Earnings Stable in First Quarter April 30, 2025 Dennis Hollier FHFA's new director made an appearance at Fannie Mae's first-quarter earnings call.Read More
Pulte Not Putting Emphasis on Ending GSE Conservatorship April 30, 2025 Brandon Ivey Pulte reiterated that movements in interest rates on mortgages will help to guide GSE reform.Read More
Servicing for Fannie Declines in the First Quarter April 29, 2025 Dennis Hollier There was also a slight year-over-year decline in Fannie servicing.Read More
Economists Conclude: Second-Home LLPAs Didn't Work Out as Expected April 28, 2025 Dennis Hollier The researchers said, "Despite these large effects, we find no evidence of an offsetting increase in lending for primary residences.”Read More
Short Takes: Otting’s Pay at Flagstar / A Few Words on the CFPB From KBRA / Dems Want Some Answers on Pulte / A New Hire for CMG JV April 28, 2025 Paul Muolo Committee members want the OIG to determine whether Pulte has violated federal laws and regulations.Read More
Pulte Touts Future Stability, Growth at GSEs April 22, 2025 Brandon Ivey Since he was appointed by President Trump as FHFA’s leader, Pulte has revamped board membership at the GSEs and fired Freddie’s CEO.Read More
GSE Ratings Could See Downgrade if Conservatorship Ends April 22, 2025 Dennis Hollier Because they’re currently in conservatorship, S&P still rates GSE senior debt as if it were the sovereign credit of the U.S., at AA+.Read More
Delinquencies on Agency MBS Decline in First Quarter April 17, 2025 Brandon Ivey It’s the third year in a row that delinquencies declined in the first quarter following an increase the previous quarter.Read More
Smaller Lenders Seek to Maintain Some GSE Practices April 17, 2025 Dennis Hollier The Community Home Lenders of America opposes any attempt to reduce the footprint of the GSEs.Read More
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