Home Price Growth Buoys Fannie Earnings August 1, 2023 Dennis Hollier The mortgage giant saw a $132 million first-quarter provision for losses shift to a $1.22 billion benefit in the second.Read More
Support for FHFA Proposal on GSEs’ Equitable Housing Finance Plans July 11, 2023 Dennis Hollier The Federal Housing Finance Agency proposed codifying the new equitable housing finance plans of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Read More
FHFA Revises RPL/NPL Sale Requirements July 6, 2023 Dennis Hollier FHFA issued changes to RPL/NPL sales in a new fact sheet, addressing some concerns raised by critics of previous sale policies.Read More
Trade Groups Continue to Fight GSEs' Condo Rules June 23, 2023 Dennis Hollier Lenders, Realtors and community associations team up to fight restrictions put in place following the condo collapse in Surfside, FL.Read More
FHFA Increasing Efforts to Address Climate Change June 16, 2023 Dennis Hollier Eight internal working groups collaborate with FHFA's Climate Change and ESG Steering Committee to develop climate-related plans and policies.Read More
Fannie Loosens Some Underwriting Requirements June 8, 2023 Brandon Ivey Changes for cash-out refis, certain ARMs and manufactured-home loans.Read More
FHFA Receives Mixed Feedback on MBS Commingle Policy May 23, 2023 Brandon Ivey In March, FHFA proposed adjustments to capital requirements for commingled securities held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Read More
Republicans in Congress Critical of FHFA Pricing Policies May 17, 2023 Dennis Hollier A house hearing Wednesday will focus on GSE pricing changes prompted by the FHFA.Read More
FHFA Considers Revisions to GSE Pricing May 16, 2023 Brandon Ivey FHFA issued a request for input regarding the framework that applies to pricing single-family mortgages delivered to the GSEs.Read More
GSEs Pause NPL/RPL Sales Amid Pressure From Congress May 16, 2023 Dennis Hollier There's been no formal announcement, though the pause looks to be tied to concerns from members of Congress.Read More
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