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.

The move will increase the size of eligible loans and the number of units allowed, but stiffer qualification requirements may alienate smaller landlords.

Testimony from both liberal and conservative housing industry observers questioned the Trump administration’s policy regarding the future of Fannie and Freddie.

Freddie multifamily acquisitions more than doubled from the second quarter to the third, suggesting the GSE was responsible for most of the $27.84 billion spike in multifamily debt held in federal agencies and GSE portfolio and MBS.

Between 2022 and 2024, Fannie’s open multifamily fraud investigations spiked from 14 to 193. In the same interval, actual fraud findings went from 3 to 87.

Freddie is revising its liquidity verification documentation requirements for sponsors to include a liquidity verification worksheet with delivery of the full underwriting package.

Next year, the GSEs will see a $30 billion hike in their combined multifamily caps, which is in keeping with forecasts of more multifamily activity in 2026.

Freddie markets multifamily CRT deal; Fannie updates bankruptcy attorney fees; multifamily affordability test includes updated High Opportunity Areas data.