Despite extensive efforts to combat the use of biased valuations, FHFA does not refer appraisers to state licensing boards for investigations or reprimand.

The rule requires the enterprises to submit a written notice of any new activity for FHFA to review. However, they can consult with the agency in advance to determine if such a notice is required.

Subtle differences between 2022 and 2023 objectives speak to both new priorities and goals reached.

Nearly 80% of Freddie’s STACRs received an NAIC 1 designation, the highest rating.

Attorneys for a group of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders seeking to overturn the net worth sweep will take another swing at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The state of Florida is setting up a reinsurance fund to stabilize a property insurance system plagued with disaster-related insolvencies and years of underwriting losses.

The new benchmarks for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reflect higher interest rates and the anticipated decline in the number of affordable units in the multifamily market.

The Mortgage Bankers Association argues that higher income thresholds would allow more minority borrowers access to low-downpayment mortgages like HomeReady and Home Possible.

The expanded definition will broaden the pool of parties that can provide funds or equity as part of a Freddie-backed mortgage transaction.

There are new faces in the C suite at Fannie Mae and U.S. Mortgage Insurers. And some Freddie Mac veterans got promotions this week.