In a month of flip-flops, the largest lenders recorded increases in production and Freddie’s volume topped Fannie’s. (Includes two data charts.)

FHFA is expected to produce a long list of recommended actions to modernize the FHLBank system, but large-scale reform will probably require legislation.

Unsealed documents in the pre-trial filings for Fairholme v. FHFA reveal the names of prominent witnesses expected to testify in the October jury trial.

Former Freddie CEO Don Layton joins critics who argue that, based on the results of the 2021 DFASTs, the current capital rule is far too conservative.

Some of the agency’s websites and web services do not use proper security protocols, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks.

MCT and Freddie Mac experts discussed the strategies of managing MSR assets. While some firms are interested in the best financial deal they can get, others are focused on retaining clients.

A big first half of CRT activity brings Freddie’s total issuance to date to nearly $100 billion covering single-family mortgages with an original balance of more than $3.5 trillion.

Urban Institute researchers said the reliance on personal loans to finance manufactured housing adds to inequity in affordable housing.

The NPL offering is Fannie’s 20th community impact pool, which includes 70 loans in the Miami area with a UPB of about $16 million.

New enumerators will go into effect in CRT remittance files and loan performance data Oct. 25.