Small and mid-sized nonbanks increased their share of GSE servicing to 16.7% at the end of September from 15.8% as of the end of June. (Includes two data tables.)

Although Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac still face enormous capital shortfalls, retained earnings are beginning to make a mark. (Includes one data table.)

Industry observers lament the lack of teeth in the executive order, which leaves most key policy decisions to the FHFA director.

James Hodge, acting inspector general for FHFA, reiterated that budget cuts will make it impossible for the watchdog to fulfill its statutory duties.

Although Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration could deal with a possible release of the GSEs before its term ends, he hinted that he didn’t see the point.

The enterprise expanded its AI governance requirements to include risk assessments, data governance standards and model training and testing controls.

Starting Jan. 1, Fannie will increase the maximum allowable foreclosure attorney fee in all jurisdictions and U.S. territories.

The capital markets team has a busy week at Freddie Mac while FHFA Director Bill Pulte plans additional credit score moves.

AmeriHome Mortgage, one of just two banks among the top 10 GSE sellers in the third quarter, was also the only top 10 seller with a sequential increase in deliveries. (Includes two data tables.)

Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal and Fannie Mae’s Jake Williamson detailed the GSEs’ challenges and successes in a deeply troubled mortgage market.