Fannie Mae expanded its portfolio by adding both whole loans and MBS, while Freddie Mac cut whole loans as it added MBS.

Stakeholders are speculating on the next steps for bringing the new credit scores to market without complete transparency.

Higher revenues and lower expenses drive $3.56 billion in first quarter profits for the mortgage giant.

An increase in Fannie's investment losses related to MBS acquisitions was more than offset by a shift from fair value losses to fair value gains.

Democrats questioned the risk-management effects of CRT at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under FHFA Director Bill Pulte.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte said 21 large lenders will roll out the new score with the GSEs, though all lenders are eligible. FHA also plans to accept VantageScore and FICO 10T.

The GSEs will accept VantageScore 4.0 on a pilot basis. FHA will follow at a later date, along with plans for the GSEs and FHA to allow for use of FICO 10T.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte dismissed concerns about adverse selection risk tied to the optionality for lenders on FICO scores and VantageScore.

According to a new analysis by Inside The GSEs, depositories serviced 38.2% of the loans in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage-backed securities at the end of the first quarter of 2026, up from a 38.0% share at the end of 2025.

The Council of FHLBanks signaled strong support for the Trump administration’s recent executive order for a more favorable regulatory environment for community banks.