FHFA Unveils New Eligibility Standards: 9% Capital for Nonbanks February 24, 2022 Dennis Hollier The new language recognizes the different risk profiles of GSE and Ginnie Mae servicing rights...Read More
Federal Circuit Tosses Most GSE Shareholder Cases February 23, 2022 Dennis Hollier The judges rejected shareholder appeals based on both direct and derivative claims.Read More
Freddie Offering Automated Assessment of Income from Direct Deposits February 15, 2022 Brandon Ivey Representation and warranty relief will be provided to lenders that use the service.Read More
Freddie Hires Wells Veteran as General Counsel, Adds Two Directors February 14, 2022 Dennis Hollier The mortgage giant finds a permanent general counsel and adds two new directors...Read More
FHFA to Replace (Calabria's) Strategic Plan February 10, 2022 Dennis Hollier Ending the conservatorships is out, saving housing finance from climate change is in...Read More
Community Lender Trade Group Balks at LLPA Hikes January 26, 2022 Dennis Hollier CHLA wants the effective date of the fee hikes delayed until July...Read More
FHFA Rejects GSEs' Duty-to-Serve Plans January 7, 2022 Dennis Hollier Housing advocates, spearheaded by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, believe the GSEs’ plans actually reduce loan targets for all three areas targeted by DTS.Read More
FHFA Hikes LLPAs On Second-Home and High-Balance Loans January 5, 2022 Dennis Hollier Industry consultant Mark Goldhaber: "At least it's a step in the right direction."Read More
FHFA Sets GSE Housing Goals for Coming Years December 23, 2021 Dennis Hollier The single-family goals didn't change from the FHFA's initial proposal while the multifamily goals will be limited to 2022 due to industry concerns.Read More
Fannie and Freddie on Crypto: Convert to Cash, Then Season It December 14, 2021 Dennis Hollier Freddie's lender bulletin emphasizes the enterprise's aversion to Bitcoin, Ethereum etc...Read More