Only two major mortgage lenders — PennyMac and CitiMortgage — managed to deliver more loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the fourth quarter than in the third. (Includes two data charts.)

Higher upfront fees and new seasoning rules on cash-out refinances make it harder for homeowners to use the equity in their homes.

Designating the appropriate SOFR-related benchmark rates for GSE products is one of the last major steps in the transition from LIBOR.

Despite extensive efforts to combat the use of biased valuations, FHFA does not refer appraisers to state licensing boards for investigations or reprimand.

The rule requires the enterprises to submit a written notice of any new activity for FHFA to review. However, they can consult with the agency in advance to determine if such a notice is required.

Subtle differences between 2022 and 2023 objectives speak to both new priorities and goals reached.

Jupiter Intelligence will provide Fannie with climate data and analytics for at-risk communities in Baltimore and Memphis.

Nearly 80% of Freddie’s STACRs received an NAIC 1 designation, the highest rating.

Attorneys for a group of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders seeking to overturn the net worth sweep will take another swing at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Roughly $1.3 billion in newly delinquent CMBS loans were reported in December, most of which were nonperforming balloon loans reaching maturity.