Dennis Hollier

FHFA Holds Back Eligibility Standards for Seller/Servicers

June 18, 2020

Independent mortgage bankers heaved a sigh of relief after the Federal Housing Finance Agency said it will re-propose the minimum financial eligibility requirements for single-family seller/servicers.

Fannie and Freddie Hire Underwriting Advisors

June 18, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Industry stakeholders believe this is a sign the GSEs are on track to undergo their long-expected public offerings.

FHFA to Re-Propose Financial Eligibility Requirements

June 15, 2020

Dennis Hollier

So far, the industry response has been positive, with a thumbs up coming from CMLA...

Industry Veteran McCord Indicted on Fraud Charges

June 11, 2020

Dennis Hollier and Paul Muolo

Oklahoma-based First Mortgage’s former President Ron McCord faces 24 counts of bank fraud, money laundering and making a false statement to a financial institution.

FHFA Chief Defends GSE Capital Rule in Senate

June 11, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Lawmakers questioned Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria on a wide range of issues, including extending the timeline, and expanding the scope, of the eviction moratorium.

Short Takes: Calabria Reassures on Liquidity / 43% of the Apartment Market / A Very Quiet Citadel / Ellington Closes on Non-QM MBS / Flagstar Hires Truist Executive

June 9, 2020

Dennis Hollier and Paul Muolo

Remember the COVID-19 MBS liquidity crisis? It's over...

The GSEs’ ‘Re-IPO,’ Not Exactly a Slam Dunk

June 8, 2020

Dennis Hollier

To some, the rule's $243 billion minimum leverage capital requirement means the GSEs can’t generate enough profits to attract investors...

Senate Dems Seek Details on Borrower Protection Program

June 5, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Eight Democratic senators have called upon the FHFA and the CFPB to do more than just share information to protect borrowers during the corona-virus crisis.

GSEs Set Schedule for LIBOR/SOFR Switch

June 5, 2020

Dennis Hollier

After Sept. 15, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will no longer accept LIBOR loan applications. Moreover, the FHFA and the GSEs expect all loan purchases linked to the London benchmark to cease by yearend.

Freddie Moves to Prevent Conflicts of Interest with New CFO

June 5, 2020

Dennis Hollier

New CFO Christian Lown’s family ties could present conflicts, but the GSE has taken measures to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Dennis Hollier

ARTICLES

FHFA Holds Back Eligibility Standards for Seller/Servicers

Fannie and Freddie Hire Underwriting Advisors

FHFA to Re-Propose Financial Eligibility Requirements

Industry Veteran McCord Indicted on Fraud Charges

FHFA Chief Defends GSE Capital Rule in Senate

Short Takes: Calabria Reassures on Liquidity / 43% of the Apartment Market / A Very Quiet Citadel / Ellington Closes on Non-QM MBS / Flagstar Hires Truist Executive

The GSEs’ ‘Re-IPO,’ Not Exactly a Slam Dunk

Senate Dems Seek Details on Borrower Protection Program

GSEs Set Schedule for LIBOR/SOFR Switch

Freddie Moves to Prevent Conflicts of Interest with New CFO

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