The GSEs will modify reporting forms in November to allow underwriting based on VantageScore 4.0. Meanwhile, the MBA is working on a proposal that calls for dropping the tri-merge scoring process for certain borrowers.

The GSEs continue the modernization of the datasets critical to the mortgage industry, including updates that will be key to the implementation of multiple credit scores for mortgage borrowers.

The agency is appealing a jury verdict awarded to GSE shareholders for losses related to the net worth sweep. FHFA is also facing a lawsuit tied to an untimely response to a FOIA request.

FHFA terminated the advisory committee on affordable, equitable and sustainable housing, and has withdrawn from an international green financing network.

Trade groups representing credit unions pushed back against suggestions that the institutions are creating risks, and called for status quo on certain GSE policies post-conservatorship.

Michael Hutchins agrees to extend term at Freddie; new general counsel at Freddie; senator seeks answers on FHLBank reform efforts; former FHFA chief operating officer loses appeal.