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."

Some lenders are already starting to pre-announce fourth quarter originations...

The centerpiece of a new report is a list of 18 specific examples, some of which are outright illegal.

Fed researchers found that a one-standard-deviation increase in market share led to an 18% reduction in mortgage complaints against nonbanks...

Mike Calhoun, CEO of the Center for Responsible Lending, was once thought to be Biden’s choice to run FHFA. Last week, he added his voice to the chorus of endorsements for Sandra Thompson’s nomination.

The new goals don’t deviate dramatically from what the agency proposed in August, but the mulitfamily goals will only apply to 2022 instead of the usual three-year time span.