After suddenly stepping down as CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, the former Ginnie president showed up in Washington to tout the benefits of the home loan bank system.

Freddie executes the first of what are expected to be two to three tender offers this year for STACRs that no longer serve an economic purpose.

Responding to written questions from the Senate Banking Committee, Trump’s new Treasury secretary gave the mortgage industry limited insight into his views on GSE reform.

While the Trump administration wants to end the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, there are numerous roadblocks.

Trump’s nominee for FHFA director has drawn strong support from some quarters, but also some reservations.

Although FHFA lowered the 2024 multifamily volume caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from $75 billion to $70 billion, enterprise financing in the sector didn’t reach that level.

No more tabbing back and forth between Loan Advisor and Servicing Gateway to find the tools you need. All Freddie’s single-family technology will now be available through its new Gateway portal.

The GSEs’ credit score playbook now lists the implementation dates of the bi-merge and the shift away from Classic FICO as TBD.

Given the financial and political hurdles that stand in the way of releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship, it may be only a second- or third-tier issue for the Trump administration.

Hugh Frater and Don Layton speculate on the likelihood a second Trump administration can get Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship.