One of the key functions of the GSEs is to pool risk nationally for the benefit of underserved borrowers, and any capital framework for the enterprises has to build in this cross-subsidy, according to housing advocates.

After hearing the industry’s clamor, the FHFA delayed the 50-basis-point fee while also exempting low-balance loans.

Michael Fein, owner and manager of apartment complexes, has been indicted for using false rent rolls to obtain federally-guaranteed loans.

The “implied guarantee subsidy” that underpins the FHLBank operations is the reason why financial institutions of all kinds are clamoring for membership, according to former Freddie CEO Don Layton.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency said it lacks sufficient data to create statistical models to “reflect economic conditions for 2021” because of the market disruption caused by the coronavirus.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson told lawmakers he will cooperate with an inquiry into whether a new policy prevents DACA recipients from receiving federally backed mortgage loans.

Lawmakers questioned Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria on a wide range of issues, including extending the timeline, and expanding the scope, of the eviction moratorium.

Brian Montgomery, the recently confirmed HUD deputy secretary, is known for working in a bi-partisan fashion and pushing through meaningful legislation.

Some 4.7 million Americans are under a pandemic-related forbearance plan. However, the pace of new requests seems to have slowed.

The House Financial Services Committee has asked servicers to disseminate consistent information about pandemic-related forbearance options.