AEI Says Reports of Appraisal Bias May Be Premature February 17, 2023 Dennis Hollier Conservative researchers find fault with data showing persistent bias in appraisals.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
Freddie Abruptly Postpones Earnings Release February 15, 2023 Dennis Hollier The late announcement and unexpected delay of the financial release will likely set tongues wagging in the mortgage industry.Read More
Fannie to Adjust Quality Control Standards January 26, 2023 Brandon Ivey The GSE will set minimum pre-funding quality control requirements and deliver QC results to lenders more quickly.Read More
Short Takes: SCOTUS Nixes Takings Appeal / Home Purchase Sentiment Ticks Up Slightly / Judge Tosses AML Countersuit In UWM Case January 10, 2023 Dennis Hollier SCOTUS declines appeal of net worth sweep case, effectively ending GSE shareholders' takings argument.Read More
FHFA Finalizes Multifamily Housing Goals for 2023-2024 December 15, 2022 Dennis Hollier The new regulation focuses on percentages rather than absolute numbers.Read More
2023 Fannie/Freddie Conforming Loan Limit Spikes 12% November 29, 2022 Dennis Hollier Home price appreciation has slowed of late, but year-over-year it's still up more than 12%...Read More
FHFA Lowers Multifamily Loan Caps for Fannie and Freddie November 11, 2022 Dennis Hollier The regulator's move anticipates declining volume in the multifamily market, but expands support for workforce housing.Read More
FHLB Trade Group Wants System Traditions Maintained October 28, 2022 Dennis Hollier When it comes to the future of the FHLBs, the Council is a traditionalist...Read More
Fannie Pilot Aims to Turn More Renters Into Owners September 27, 2022 Dennis Hollier Reporting of on-time rent payment history is designed to help tenants develop a better credit profile...Read More
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