Although the new condo rules have been criticized for being too stringent, GSE executives say many “expansions” have been added to the rules to make them more palatable.

Selling guide changes at the GSEs should make it easier for some borrowers to qualify for mortgages.

Fairholme Funds v. FHFA, the only net worth sweep lawsuit to make it to trial, is nearing the end of litigation.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte recently hinted that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might expand their title waiver programs. The effort doesn’t sit well with title insurance providers.

FHFA proposes eliminating the “reputational harm” provisions in the regulation to comply with an executive order issued last August.

Construction loans may be too risky for the GSEs to purchase at scale, but Fannie has other products that help increase and preserve supply.

Senate Democrats press OMB Director Vought to release previously allocated and designated grant funding for organizations to build and rehabilitate housing.

Despite a modest increase in volume in the second quarter, large independent mortgage lenders saw their market share fall to its lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2024. (Includes two data tables.)

FHFA wants to claim exemptions “for certain system of records to ensure the agency can effectively carry out its statutory responsibilities while safeguarding sensitive information.”

Proposed legislation revives congressional debate about ending the conservatorships. But mortgage industry stakeholders are skeptical about the bills chance of passage.