A proposed new rule expanding the GSEs’ ability to purchase loans on properties with private transfer fee covenants should encourage more engagement in shared-equity programs.

Fannie hopes Spanish-language credit education and targeted downpayment assistance will help it put the still-growing cohort of Latino consumers into their first home.

Debby Jenkins, former head of multifamily at Freddie Mac, will now run affordable housing activities for Greystone.

FHFA is accepting applications for membership on the committee, which will include about 20 people and meet twice a year.

Peter Lillestolen has been promoted to vice president, production and sales of targeted affordable housing, at Freddie Mac.

FHFA joins HUD, OCC and CFPB in an effort to promote the use of special purpose credit programs as a way to boost lending in disadvantaged communities.

While many mortgage industry stakeholders want the GSEs’ current capital rule to be changed, others believe it’s a good compromise.

FHFA’s RFI on tenant protections attracted 3,522 comments, the vast majority from tenants voicing support. Industry groups argued that the economics of rent control just don’t work.

With a nonperforming loan sale, a reperforming loan sale and a social bond transaction, Fannie livened up an otherwise slow year.

FHFA joined the rest of the Biden administration in a government-wide effort to keep renters in their homes, but some stakeholders say one-size-fits-all solutions won’t work.