Mortgage industry stakeholders pump the breaks on GSE reform while the administration still seems to have its foot on the gas.

Allowing the GSEs, under certain conditions, to purchase up to $300 billion in agency MBS each could reduce mortgage rates by as much as 30 basis points, lender groups say.

Because VantageScore 4.0 typically yields higher credit scores than Classic FICO, it’s possible lenders will choose VantageScore, leading to higher scores and lower LLPA revenues.

The FHFA released its first strategic plan under the auspices of Director Bill Pulte. The plan reveals some differing priorities compared with the FHFA under the Biden administration.

A good year for FHLB’s affordable housing programs; New York law evens up treatment of insurer and bank members; Freddie sells NPLs.

While market share of small- and mid-sized nonbank lenders grew, there was some leakage at the large nonbank lenders. Large mortgage companies’ market share fell sequentially to 53.8% from 56.1%. (Includes two data tables.)

Fannie modifies how it treats income from ADUs; Freddie requires large servicers to undergo annual AICPA security examinations.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte says he plans to meet with the big builders individually to find ways for them to accelerate their production. Industry insiders say it will be hard for the GSEs to impact homebuilding.

Fannie Mae is allowing lenders more flexibility in how they reverify loan applications and appraisals. At the end of the day, Fannie just wants to make sure that the loan you make is the loan you thought you were making.

Although behind the scenes conversations between the Trump administration and mortgage industry players have made some observers more optimistic about GSE reform, plenty of critics remain unconvinced.