FHFA is reportedly working to re-propose updated financial eligibility requirements for Fannie/Freddie seller/servicers. The changes had been put on the back burner at the start of the pandemic.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s OIG found that the $250,000 “retention award” in question could amount to the payment of a “bonus” in violation of the STOCK Act.
When it comes to guarantee fees, some industry participants say they don’t see much policy difference between current FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson and her predecessor, Mark Calabria.