The trade group envisions a modern records retrieval system that eliminates the need to move the loan documents associated with mortgages that collateralize both agency MBS and non-agency MBS.

Despite a presidential directive to buy more MBS, the GSEs’ combined MBS holdings have declined for three straight months.

A conservative think-tank economist argues that the Fed should reduce its MBS holdings to support a more affordable housing market.

Industry observers don’t expect the move to prompt major declines in interest rates this year.

Runoff of agency MBS from the Federal Reserve’s portfolio appears slow but is close to actual Fed projections.

Many of those green loans will still be eligible for purchase by the GSEs. Social bonds appear unaffected.

Volatility from the war with Iran prompted a slowdown in CRT issuance and wider spreads on the deals Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued during the second quarter of 2026. (Includes data table.)

The Structured Finance Association says the GSEs should be able to accept multiple credit scores on a single application and disclose that information to MBS investors.

The strategies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac use to manage their retained mortgage portfolios appeared to converge in the second quarter. (Includes data table.)

The two government-sponsored enterprises reported robust earnings for the second quarter of 2026, driven by solid growth in net interest income.