Freddie Profits Steady in Fourth Quarter, Down for the Year February 12, 2026 Dennis Hollier A $2.29 billion reversal in net interest gains and a $1.29 billion provision for losses dampened net income in 2025.Read More
FHFA Adopts New Housing Goals for the GSEs December 29, 2025 James Dohnert The recently announced goals supplant the three-year plan covering 2025 to 2027 that was adopted during the Biden administration.Read More
GSE Repurchases on the Rise in 3Q December 23, 2025 John Bancroft Lender repurchases of GSE loans increased 19.8% from the second to the third quarter.Read More
Former Freddie CEO Raises Concerns on Changes to CRT Program December 22, 2025 Dennis Hollier Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton said changes to the CRT program in recent years have led to the GSEs carrying more credit risk.Read More
New Freddie CEO Out of Retirement After Long Term at Deloitte December 17, 2025 Brandon Ivey Kenny Smith retired from Deloitte Consulting in 2020 after 27 years with the firm.Read More
Fannie Mae’s MBS Holdings Increase Again in November December 12, 2025 Dennis Hollier Fannie’s MBS holdings spiked to $54.65 billion as of the end of the month.Read More
GSEs Update Guidelines Tied to Fraud December 11, 2025 Brandon Ivey Fannie and Freddie issued separate updates aimed at identifying and preventing fraud in mortgage transactions.Read More
Freddie Issues Selling Guide Bulletin on AI Oversight December 8, 2025 Dennis Hollier Beginning March 3, seller/servicers that use artificial intelligence or machine language in the origination of loans sold to Freddie must ensure those systems comply with applicable law.Read More
FHFA Announces 2026 Conforming Loan Limits November 26, 2025 Dennis Hollier For one-unit properties, the baseline conforming loan limit will be $832,750 in 2026.Read More
FHFA Increases GSE Multifamily Caps for 2026 November 25, 2025 Brandon Ivey Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be subject to $88.0 million caps on their multifamily funding volume in 2026.Read More