Analysts worry that FHFA’s aggressive policy moves on credit scores are more about saving consumers money than the safety and soundness of the mortgage system.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac securitizations jumped 11.1% last month, reversing a three-month declining trend. On a year-to-date basis, GSE sales were up 22.5% from the first eight months of 2025. (Includes two data tables.)
Jon Oksenholt’s plan would create a parent company that would own the GSEs and Common Securitization Services but allow them to keep their charters and operate independently.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the idea of reducing the regulatory burden faced by the FHLBanks, but they also want insurance that the system will continue to serve their interests.
More than 100 lenders have sought approval to participate in the GSEs’ pilot program for VantageScore 4.0. MBS investors are also seeking measures to prevent gaming, increase data transparency and ensure the GSEs can accept applications with more than one score.
Proposed legislation revives congressional debate about ending the conservatorships. But mortgage industry stakeholders are skeptical about the bills chance of passage.
Proposed legislation would allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize residential construction loans, provided those projects meet certain affordability and safety and soundness requirements.