An OIG audit identified missing security control assessments that left core federal housing IT infrastructure exposed to unvalidated, undetected compromises.

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.

House members discuss reforms to AMA, Affordable Housing Program, membership eligibility, and ways to provide CDFIs more access to FHLB advances.

The rule change would reduce regulatory costs and effort for both the FHLBanks and FHFA, dovetailing with Trump administration plans to simplify regulation for federal agencies.

FHFA rescinds decades old Q&A sessions; Office of Finance names new board chair.

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.

Proposed legislation would allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize residential construction loans, provided those projects meet certain affordability and safety and soundness requirements.

Former Freddie CEO believes recap-and-release will not be completed while President Trump is in office.