The Federal Home Loan Banks say the supervisory haircut federal regulators proposed applying to their consolidated obligations when held as collateral is too large and may impair pricing and liquidity.

As Basel III approaches the end of what may be its last notice and comment period, industry stakeholders work to secure last-minute policy changes.

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers contends that the condo sector hasn’t had nearly enough time to prepare for the GSEs’ new requirements.

Appraisers now have a trio of aids to help them navigate the adoption of UAD 3.6 and the new URAR.

Draft legislation would let the GSEs securitize construction loans; Fannie to expand title pilot program.

Most analysts say that higher inflation means rate cuts are off the table for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, even though President Trump still says he still wants lower rates.

A property law expert said securitizing real property interests encourages home price inflation.

Demographic shifts mean demand is falling. Meanwhile supply is increasing, raising the potential for falling home prices and fewer originations.

The proposal would redefine "high-needs rural population" and limit the use of area median income when defining low-income categories.

Urban Institute researchers say the mortgage industry will experience slightly better capital treatment as a result of the changes to the Basel III Endgame, but they recommend some improvements.