Freddie Mac Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Anil Hinduja left the company last week.

Analysts worry that FHFA’s aggressive policy moves on credit scores are more about saving consumers money than the safety and soundness of the mortgage system.

The FHFA noted that its OIG budget was nine times larger than the average across federal agencies. Critics say the cuts are intended to protect FHFA Director Bill Pulte and President Trump.

Participating financial institutions will now be able to sell manufactured-home and renovation loans through their FHLBank’s MPF Traditional program.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow lenders to continue submitting UAD 2.6 appraisal reports through May 19, 2027.

Although tensions between the FHFA and its OIG are high, the IG team continues to crank out examinations and audits, including four released this week.

The agency confirmed that its policy related to disputed appraisals complies with 21st ROAD to Housing Act requirements.

Bill Pulte’s claim about home prices; Sagent taps Bon Salle as chair; Fannie NPL sale.

Pivot Financial CEO Jennifer McGuinness-Lubbert noted that even though the Federal Housing Finance Agency is treating the scoring models similarly for determining loan-level price adjustments with the GSEs, the secondary market has already seen the pricing grids that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac developed for VS4.

MBS purchase levels at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to disappoint lenders looking for help with interest rates, though prospects look better for September reporting.