Dennis Hollier

Senate Dems Push Calabria for More Affordable Refis

December 4, 2020

Though both Fannie and Freddie exceed FHFA’s benchmarks for low-income refis, low-income borrowers actually accounted for a smaller share of the companies’ refis than they did for the market as a whole.

Fannie to Offer REMIC Election on Multifamily MBS

December 4, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Investors will be able to elect a real estate mortgage investment option for Fannie’s multifamily MBS beginning Jan. 1.

Architect of FHFA’s New Capital Rule, Adolfo Marzol, to Depart

December 4, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Marzol described the capital rule, which was finalized in November, as “a key milestone on the path to responsibly ending the conservatorships.”

FSOC Hints at Its Role in the Final GSE Capital Rule

December 4, 2020

Dennis Hollier

In September, the FSOC endorsed the FHFA’s capital rule, even urging the agency to use tougher, more bank-like standards. What the report didn’t say was how the council reached its conclusions.

FHFA Announces 2021 Deemed-Issuance Ratio

December 4, 2020

Dennis Hollier

The deemed-issuance ratio satisfies IRS guidelines for determining the amounts of Fannie and Freddie product contained in UMBS.

Just In: FHFA’s Marzol is Retiring

December 4, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Adolfo Marzol is one of the main architects of the final GSE capital rule.

Fannie is Preparing a Multifamily MBS REMIC

December 3, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Fannie’s new REMIC election for its multifamily MBS will not change their basic structure. The asset will remain as a single-class pass-through security is-sued through a trust agreement.

Mnuchin Nixes Idea of Quick End to GSE Conservatorship

December 3, 2020

Dennis Hollier

In testimony before lawmakers, both Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed that time and care is needed to raise capital before the GSEs exit conservatorship.

New Loan Limits Mean Good Times Ahead for Redwood?

December 3, 2020

Dennis Hollier

In areas where home price appreciation rises faster than conforming loan limits, Redwood's network of correspondent lenders gives it an edge in the jumbo loan market.

More Costs for the GSEs as FHFA Extends Moratoriums on Foreclosures and Evictions

December 3, 2020

Dennis Hollier

But the stratagem comes with costs. According to FHFA estimates, Fannie and Freddie will face between $1.1 billion and $1.7 billion in additional charges due to the extension. That’s on top of the estimated $6 billion the two have already incurred.

Dennis Hollier

ARTICLES

Senate Dems Push Calabria for More Affordable Refis

Fannie to Offer REMIC Election on Multifamily MBS

Architect of FHFA’s New Capital Rule, Adolfo Marzol, to Depart

FSOC Hints at Its Role in the Final GSE Capital Rule

FHFA Announces 2021 Deemed-Issuance Ratio

Just In: FHFA’s Marzol is Retiring

Fannie is Preparing a Multifamily MBS REMIC

Mnuchin Nixes Idea of Quick End to GSE Conservatorship

New Loan Limits Mean Good Times Ahead for Redwood?

More Costs for the GSEs as FHFA Extends Moratoriums on Foreclosures and Evictions

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