Dennis Hollier

Fannie, Freddie Select Blue Chip Financial Advisors

June 19, 2020

Dennis Hollier

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

Freddie Prices Two K-Deals

June 19, 2020

Dennis Hollier

The GSE priced two deals totaling $1.17 billion.

FHFA Moderates Guidelines for UMBS Alignment

June 18, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Instead of larger, multi-issuer uniform MBS pools, FHFA wants seller/servicers to closely monitor the prepayment speeds of their broker/correspondent channels to ensure closer alignment of Fannie/Freddie pools.

FHFA Holds Back Eligibility Standards for Seller/Servicers

June 18, 2020

Dennis Hollier

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...

Dennis Hollier

ARTICLES

Fannie, Freddie Select Blue Chip Financial Advisors

Freddie Prices Two K-Deals

FHFA Moderates Guidelines for UMBS Alignment

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

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