Freddie Mac continued to report significantly more repurchase activity in the first quarter of 2020 and the pipeline of unresolved claims was up from the end of 2019. (Includes two data charts.)
Although only a minuscule share of GSE loans are subject to buyback requests, officials still keep a spotlight on the issue. Fannie recently refreshed its seller QC self-assessment. (Includes data chart.)
Fannie Mae posted significantly lower loan repurchase numbers than Freddie Mac for the fourth quarter, at the same time withdrawing a relatively larger share of buyback claims. (Includes two data charts.)
About 87% of buyback activity in the third quarter was related to loans sold to Fannie and Freddie in 2018 and the first half of 2019. (Includes data chart.)