A proposed rule change could spell the end of FHFA regulations requiring the GSEs to file triennial equitable housing finance plans.

Although industry stakeholders look forward to the rental payment data and cash flow underwriting capabilities of VantageScore 4.0, most expect the transition to take a while.

A rare wave of bipartisanship swept through Congress last week, propelling a key piece of housing legislation through the Senate Banking Committee. And there are separate proposals in the House.

A group of U.S. citizens of Indian background sued Fannie Mae for discrimination after being terminated for alleged unethical behavior in relation to the company’s charitable grants program.

Just one week after VantageScore 4.0 credit score was allowed for underwriting GSE-eligible loans, competitor FICO released data appearing to show that FICO 10 T has superior predictive capabilities.

By one estimate, if Fannie’s title acceptance pilot were allowed to expand, it could save consumers as much as $96 million a year without significantly increasing the risk of title defects.

If true, this could be an example of occupancy fraud, a method used to secure a lower interest rate or better terms on a mortgage.

More access to Freddie’s CPA; taking Republic Mortgage Insurance off the books; new CEO for FHLB-OF; Calabria gets a new gig.

The FHFA director’s social media posts echo President Trump’s criticism of the chair of the Federal Reserve for not lowering rates quickly enough.

FHFA’s efforts to monetize the securitization platform of the GSEs may provide entre to Wall Street banks and other competitors.