Dennis Hollier

Plan to Hike Capital for Nonbank Servicers Met with Disdain

February 11, 2020

Some industry trade groups have an uneasy feeling about the proposal...

Plan to Hike Capital for Nonbank Servicers Any Good?

February 6, 2020

The principal change in the proposed FHFA rule is to treat Ginnie mortgages differently from those of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

Fannie and Freddie Begin Countdown to Retire LIBOR

February 6, 2020

Dennis Hollier

In efforts to move from LIBOR to SOFR, the GSEs informed market participants to expect new language on all single-family uniform adjustable-rate mortgage instruments that close on or after June 1.

Houlihan Lokey to Help FHFA Draft Fannie/Freddie Exit

February 6, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Hiring of a financial advisor marks a significant milestone toward ending the conservatorships of the GSEs, says FHFA Director Mark Calabria.

Director Mark Calabria Adds Muscle to FHFA Team

February 6, 2020

Dennis Hollier

The agency restructuring is aimed at preparing the FHFA for its role after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac exit conservatorship.

FHFA Picks a Financial Advisor for GSE Recap and Release

February 6, 2020

Dennis Hollier

The agency has picked Houlihan Lokey Capital to help it identify any financial, regulatory or market risks in its path to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship.

FHFA Reshuffles the Deck; Adds New Divisions, Players

February 6, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Director Mark Calabria believes the revised structure and new hires will ensure FHFA continues to protect taxpayers from future bailouts and delivers on its obligation to create a competitive, liquid, efficient and resilient housing-finance market.