To this point, access to Fannie's income-calculation tool was only available through third parties.

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

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.

Economists at Fannie increased their projections for originations, citing "our more optimistic home price growth expectation and somewhat lower mortgage rate path, along with an upgraded expectation for home sales."

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

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

Better couldn’t meet Fannie’s financial eligibility requirements due to a “decline in profitability and material decline in net worth.”

Applications increased even as interest rates rose.

The MBA has concerns while the Community Home Lenders of America supports the effort.