Dennis Hollier

Cash-Window Cap May Have Bigger Impact Than Expected

February 25, 2021

Of the lenders analyzed by hedge advisory firm MCT, 25% will be directly impacted by the $1.5 billion cap on the amount of loans Freddie and Fannie can purchase from each seller over any four-quarter period.

Ranieri Touts Utility Model for GSEs

February 25, 2021

Dennis Hollier

The co-inventor of the MBS says Fannie and Freddie should be regulated as utilities to improve their affordable housing and racial equity activities. He recommends Treasury use its equity to fund joint venture.

Grapevine: A Change in MSR Plans; The Mark is 100 bps

February 25, 2021

Paul Muolo and Dennis Hollier

A change in plans for Caliber’s MSR sales? Looks that way but bidders will get another shot. Meanwhile, servicing values are firming up.

NAR: New Fannie Rules Endanger Resort Area Borrowers

February 25, 2021

Dennis Hollier

New clarifications in Fannie's selling guide may cause some second homes and investment properties to be miscategorized as short-term rentals.

Exodus, The Movement of the GSE People

February 23, 2021

Dennis Hollier

The industry veteran joins a growing list of highly regarded members of GSE leadership who have recently decamped for greener pastures in private enterprise.

An Issue That Won't Go Away: the GSE Cash-Window Cap

February 21, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Fannie said it’s still assessing the potential damage. Freddie hinted at the possible deleterious prospects...

GSE Cash-Window Caps Could Impact Scores of Lenders

February 19, 2021

Dennis Hollier

An Inside The GSEs analysis of UMBS issued by Fannie and Freddie over the past two years suggests the $1.5 billion cash-purchase cap will undercut loan sales at scores of lenders. (Includes data chart.)

GSEs’ 2020 Earnings Revolve Around COVID-19

February 19, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Spikes in amortization income, guarantee-fee income and credit-related expenses are all closely tied to the government’s intervention in the coronavirus crisis. (Includes data chart.)

Roostify Continues to Poach Former Freddie Executives

February 19, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Randy Jones joins David Lowman and Chris Boyle at the San Francisco-based fintech.

GSE Employment Levels Unaffected by Buyouts

February 19, 2021

Dennis Hollier

Freddie Mac’s Voluntary Early Retirement Program resulted in 600 buyouts by the end of 2020, but salaries and benefits expenses actually rose in the short term.

Dennis Hollier

ARTICLES

Cash-Window Cap May Have Bigger Impact Than Expected

Ranieri Touts Utility Model for GSEs

Grapevine: A Change in MSR Plans; The Mark is 100 bps

NAR: New Fannie Rules Endanger Resort Area Borrowers

Exodus, The Movement of the GSE People

An Issue That Won't Go Away: the GSE Cash-Window Cap

GSE Cash-Window Caps Could Impact Scores of Lenders

GSEs’ 2020 Earnings Revolve Around COVID-19

Roostify Continues to Poach Former Freddie Executives

GSE Employment Levels Unaffected by Buyouts

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