Sandra Thompson, Biden’s nominee for FHFA director, gives a deft performance at her Senate confirmation hearing.

At June 30, Bay Equity had roughly $3.1 billion of agency servicing on its books...

Fed economists calculate the impact the new accounting standard had on bank lending during the COVID-19 emergency.

Freddie said it plans to “introduce new slices” to its STACR M-1 tranches.

Housing advocates, spearheaded by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, believe the GSEs’ plans actually reduce loan targets for all three areas targeted by DTS.

Freddie Mac, in particular, expects to issue a record volume of $25 billion in single-family risk-sharing transactions this year.

The enterprise for the first time will make loans on new-built homes eligible for securitization under its green MBS program.

Loan-level price adjustments charged by the government-sponsored enterprises for loans in high-cost areas and for second-home mortgages are set to increase this spring.

Acting Director Sandra Thompson has directed Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to factor climate change into their business decision-making.

Industry consultant Mark Goldhaber: "At least it's a step in the right direction."