Conservative critics of the housing-finance system say preserving the status quo is more likely than a release from conservatorship or a government monopoly.
Don Layton said the recent executive order promoting better access to mortgage credit should be the stepping off point for a revamping of the GSEs’ overly conservative capital requirements.
The new Uniform Appraisal Dataset dramatically improves the ability of appraisers to communicate details about a property’s location and views, along with how they impact its valuation.
GSEs delay UCD timeline; updates on Pulte’s legal battles with Trump opponents; Fed’s MBS holdings continue to dwindle; Opendoor to partner with Fannie’s Title Acceptance Program.