Trade groups say allowing the GSEs to fill the gap left when the Fed quit buying MBS in 2022 could lower mortgage rates as much as 30 basis points.

Neither Fannie nor Freddie issued any green bonds in the third quarter, though social bond issuance has been relatively healthy.

Most industry participants don’t think the GSEs have the tools necessary to accelerate construction by big homebuilders.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte has repeatedly ignored requests for information from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, preferring to communicate primarily through his personal X account.

FHFA's Office of Inspector General found that FHFA's community support program website “lacked fundamental safeguards,” such as user authentication, access control and privacy documentation.

Market share of GSE business from large nonbanks fell from 56.1% for deliveries in the second quarter of 2025 to 53.8% in the third quarter.

While market share of small- and mid-sized nonbank lenders grew, there was some leakage at the large nonbank lenders. Large mortgage companies’ market share fell sequentially to 53.8% from 56.1%. (Includes two data tables.)

Fannie modifies how it treats income from ADUs; Freddie requires large servicers to undergo annual AICPA security examinations.

FHFA Director Bill Pulte says he plans to meet with the big builders individually to find ways for them to accelerate their production. Industry insiders say it will be hard for the GSEs to impact homebuilding.

Fannie Mae is allowing lenders more flexibility in how they reverify loan applications and appraisals. At the end of the day, Fannie just wants to make sure that the loan you make is the loan you thought you were making.