Four of the 11 regional Federal Home Loan Banks saw double-digit declines in net income in the first quarter, even though total assets grew for the period. (Includes three data tables.)

A new Milliman study finds that FICO 10T is more predictive of default risk across the full range of credit scores. VantageScore said the study is full of “statistical swindles.”

Some economists suggest Fannie and Freddie should accept mortgages that include a modest prepayment penalty as a way to keep residential mortgage rates lower. But that would be a political challenge.

The Chicago-based fintech said its new title insurance waiver program could accelerate the mortgage process and potentially save qualified refinance borrowers as much as $2,500 in closing costs.

The GSE said loans originated by lenders using Freddie’s tools are $1,700 less costly than those originated by lenders who don’t.

Freddie’s Optigo network, a select group of approved seller/servicers, will remain the primary servicers on multifamily loans, while the GSE will provide master servicing.

Milliman researchers calculate that the capital benefit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac receive for their CRT activity reduces their capital requirement by about 20%.

First RPL sale of the year; goodbye Barney Frank; AMI changes for 2026.

Single-family MBS issuance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased by 8.5% from March to April. Lenders boosted their deliveries without compromising on underwriting standards for purchase mortgages. (Includes two data tables.)

Both VantageScore and FICO have commissioned research to support their claims of superiority. But the truth probably won’t be known until VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T compete head-to-head.