FHFA Increasing Efforts to Address Climate Change June 16, 2023 Dennis Hollier Eight internal working groups collaborate with FHFA's Climate Change and ESG Steering Committee to develop climate-related plans and policies.Read More
Freddie Announces Affordable Housing Product for Tribal Lands June 8, 2023 Dennis Hollier HeritageOne, a single-family mortgage product, addresses goals outlined in Freddie's 2022-2024 duty-to-serve plan.Read More
FHFA Receives Mixed Feedback on MBS Commingle Policy May 23, 2023 Brandon Ivey In March, FHFA proposed adjustments to capital requirements for commingled securities held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Read More
Short Takes: Freddie Offers Automated Paystub Assessment / ‘Soft’ Credit Pulls From Blend / Non-QM MBS From Ares / Fintech Enters Warehouse Sector May 23, 2023 Brandon Ivey The GSE says the addition to its income assessment tool will expand access to credit.Read More
Republicans in Congress Critical of FHFA Pricing Policies May 17, 2023 Dennis Hollier A house hearing Wednesday will focus on GSE pricing changes prompted by the FHFA.Read More
FHFA Considers Revisions to GSE Pricing May 16, 2023 Brandon Ivey FHFA issued a request for input regarding the framework that applies to pricing single-family mortgages delivered to the GSEs.Read More
GSEs Pause NPL/RPL Sales Amid Pressure From Congress May 16, 2023 Dennis Hollier There's been no formal announcement, though the pause looks to be tied to concerns from members of Congress.Read More
Freddie Earnings Remain Stable in First Quarter May 3, 2023 Dennis Hollier Freddie's profitability remains a tale of loan loss reserves, with net income rising and falling according to the size of the provision for losses.Read More
The Battle Over LLPAs Continues, GOP Throws Its Marker Down May 1, 2023 Dennis Hollier Newly introduced legislation, if passed, would rescind FHFA's latest revisions to GSE pricing.Read More
Industry Frustrated as New LLPA Structure Nears April 24, 2023 Dennis Hollier Industry stakeholders believe the new upfront fee changes are unworkable and penalize more qualified borrowers.Read More