Although tensions between the FHFA and its OIG are high, the IG team continues to crank out examinations and audits, including four released this week.

The ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs pressed FHFA Director Bill Pulte and HUD Secretary Scott Turner to describe their plans to enforce new restrictions on home purchases by Wall Street and private equity firms.

More fired Fannie executives identified; Fairholm funds redux; FHFA executive resurfaces at MBA.

The Congressional Research Service reminds stakeholders of the complications involved in reprivatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

This month saw the end of limited reviews and baseline accounting for condo projects. Reserve requirements jump to 15% in January.

As Basel III approaches the end of what may be its last notice and comment period, industry stakeholders work to secure last-minute policy changes.

Fannie launches new index; disclosure files for certain non-standard REMIC deals to be consolidated or retired.

Freddie’s Optigo network, a select group of approved seller/servicers, will remain the primary servicers on multifamily loans, while the GSE will provide master servicing.

The trade group called for an all-of-government effort to solve the housing affordability crisis. That includes the GSEs.

The GSE beefed up requirements for smaller multifamily properties and inexperienced owners.