It was never entirely clear to conventional lenders why the LLPA was installed in the first place given the relatively low COVID-related forbearance readings on GSE loans.

Will Fannie and Freddie ride Ginnie's coattails and usher in higher capital standards as well?

The Collins attorneys weren’t willing to discuss their legal strategy, but indicated to Inside Mortgage Finance that they’re “moving forward on all fronts.”

Compared to a year ago, the GSE single-family servicing market grew a whopping 17.7%.

Combined MBS issuance by the three agencies fell $38.26 billion during the second quarter. Sales of California loans to the agencies dropped $36.94 billion from the first quarter.

At the other end of the spectrum, deliveries of refi loans with credit scores of 740 or higher fell 20.1% from the first to the second quarter...

One thing is clear: The verdict was a blow to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common and junior preferred shareholders.

The real estate industry was especially concerned and mounted an organized response...

Vague and undefined language in the eligibility requirements of the GSEs make it difficult for lenders to determine the mortgage eligibility of projects that include units rented on a short-term basis.