Construction loans may be too risky for the GSEs to purchase at scale, but Fannie has other products that help increase and preserve supply.

House members discuss reforms to AMA, Affordable Housing Program, membership eligibility, and ways to provide CDFIs more access to FHLB advances.

Freddie Mac servicers will have to transition from the monthly foreclosure reporting cycle of its old EDR system to a “near real-time” system based on key events.

The rule change would reduce regulatory costs and effort for both the FHLBanks and FHFA, dovetailing with Trump administration plans to simplify regulation for federal agencies.

Senate Democrats press OMB Director Vought to release previously allocated and designated grant funding for organizations to build and rehabilitate housing.

FHFA rescinds decades old Q&A sessions; Office of Finance names new board chair.

Despite a modest increase in volume in the second quarter, large independent mortgage lenders saw their market share fall to its lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2024. (Includes two data tables.)

FHFA wants to claim exemptions “for certain system of records to ensure the agency can effectively carry out its statutory responsibilities while safeguarding sensitive information.”

The business assets of a related person are now an eligible source of gifts. However, the donor still cannot be the builder or another interested party.

Proposed legislation revives congressional debate about ending the conservatorships. But mortgage industry stakeholders are skeptical about the bills chance of passage.