GSEs Update Equitable Housing Finance Plans April 6, 2023 Dennis Hollier At the direction of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie and Freddie tweaked their efforts to address equity issues for minority homebuyers and renters.Read More
GSEs to Expand Use of Payment Deferrals March 30, 2023 Dennis Hollier The pandemic-era tool will now become a standard part of the GSEs' loss-mitigation strategy.Read More
Surprise: FHFA Delays Implementation of DTI Fees March 16, 2023 Dennis Hollier The move by Thompson gives seller-servicers more time to prepare...Read More
Commingle Activity Remains Limited in Second-Level MBS from GSEs March 2, 2023 John Bancroft FHFA's plans to reduce the fee on commingled securities from the GSEs followed another quarter with limited commingling.Read More
Short Takes: Fannie’s Appraisal Change / Businesses Seek Intervention by Congress on FTC’s Noncompete Proposal / No Layoffs at UWM / Angel Oak’s REIT Rebrands March 2, 2023 Brandon Ivey Fannie Mae is "moving away from implying that an appraisal is a default requirement."Read More
FHFA Delays Rule Requiring Prior Approval of New GSE Products February 24, 2023 Dennis Hollier The rule was scheduled to go into effect Feb. 27...Read More
FHFA Proposes Changes to GSE Capital Rule February 23, 2023 Dennis Hollier The new rule should please critics of the fee for commingled securities.Read More
MSR Sales Reshuffle Top GSE Servicer Rankings February 17, 2023 Dennis Hollier Tracking the movement of MSRs amid declining originations.Read More
HFSC Republican Leadership Slow to Act on Housing Issues February 17, 2023 Dennis Hollier Still no sign of Republican activity on the housing finance front, despite their new majority in the House.Read More
Fannie Earnings Tumble as Provisions Rise February 14, 2023 Dennis Hollier A forecast decline in home prices forces Fannie to set aside money for future losses.Read More