The vast amount of appraisal data released over the past year by FHFA has been a boon to researchers. However, many critics argue the regulator and the regulated entities should release all appraisal data.

Servicers will be expected to continuously evaluate properties for early warning signs of life safety hazards or deferred maintenance.

A proposed new rule expanding the GSEs’ ability to purchase loans on properties with private transfer fee covenants should encourage more engagement in shared-equity programs.

Fannie hopes Spanish-language credit education and targeted downpayment assistance will help it put the still-growing cohort of Latino consumers into their first home.

It was a busy week for the capital markets teams at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Between them, they cranked out a standard pool offering, a community impact pool offering and a CIRT transaction.

The regulator’s new rating system will be used to assess supervisory remediation measures and, at least while the GSEs remain in conservatorship, determine executive compensation.

Debby Jenkins, former head of multifamily at Freddie Mac, will now run affordable housing activities for Greystone.

Fannie provided details on how to initiate effective prefunded quality control, which can help to prevent buybacks.

Moody’s warned that a government shutdown could lead to a downgrade of its AAA rating for the U.S., Fannie and Freddie plan new social disclosures; DBRS proposes revisions to CLO rating criteria.

The new proposed capital requirements could reduce LMI lending by large banks and make warehouse financing expensive for nonbanks.