The former Freddie CEO said that, by expanding the definition and use of CRT, Fannie and Freddie can offer more products with less risk.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac met all the FHFA benchmarks last year, but even if they’re lucky enough to do just as well this year, they would still fall short on several multifamily goals.

The interagency task force on property appraisal and valuation equity has identified many steps Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHFA can take to reduce racial bias in the appraisal process.

In a wide-ranging conversation, FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson described how innovation and new technology can bring more equity to the homebuying process.

The former firefighter and DOJ official steps into the shoes of once held, with controversy, by Linda Wertheimer.

The nomination of Sandra Thompson to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency moved forward this week when the Senate Banking Committee voted 13-11 in her favor.

The collapse of Champlain Towers South in Florida resulted in the GSEs issuing temporary guidelines tightening eligibility requirements for condo loans. Industry representatives have denounced the new rules as draconian.

Also on the table: Will there be just one credit score model, or will lenders be able to select from multiple options?

The new requirements would distinguish between large and small servicers and whether that servicing covers GSE loans or Ginnie Mae loans.

The ruling makes it unlikely GSE shareholders will ever receive compensation for the value they lost through the net worth sweep.