The GSEs established a formal definition for mortgages to first-generation homebuyers.

Risk management activities in Freddie's multifamily business generate $1 billion in revenues in the first quarter, more than doubling its 4Q23 figures.

Acquisitions may be the lowest they've been since the 3Q20, but accounting rules keep earnings on an even keel.

FHFA turns the equitable housing finance plans of the GSEs and other agency-directed fair housing activities into regulations.

The overall delinquency rate across all three agencies declined 36 basis points in the first quarter to 2.78%.

Mr. Cooper Group, the largest nonbank GSE servicer and second-largest GSE servicer overall, increased its portfolio by 8.6% during the first quarter.

Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac, described the issue as “urgent, but manageable,” an opinion shared by others at the conference hosted by Americatalyst.

The share of mortgages with primary MI increased by 2.1% in the first quarter, based on agency MBS issuance.

The decision to revive the pilot came just days before President Biden’s State of the Union address.

“We believe mortgage banking will provide additional service to our customers and eventually contribute to our profitability,” Bank OZK said.