Dennis Hollier

Freddie Accelerates Payments to Small and Diverse Contractors

May 8, 2020

Small and women/minority-owned businesses servicing Freddie will receive payment on their invoices at least 20 days earlier than stipulated.

FHFA Directs GSEs to Limit Certain Loan Purchases

May 7, 2020

Dennis Hollier and Paul Muolo

As the COVID-19 economic picture worsens, the GSEs are getting more discerning about what type of loans they will purchase.

CRT in a Post-COVID World

May 7, 2020

Dennis Hollier

The coronavirus laid waste to Fannie’s first-quarter profit but those costs were offset by a $637 million gain in the fair market value of its CRT. But not for long.

Fannie and Freddie Limit Purchases on Certain Loans

May 7, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Fannie's lender-letter states: "We are temporarily suspending bulk transactions"...

COVID-Related Charges Tank GSE Earnings

May 7, 2020

Dennis Hollier

A 91% drop in GSE earnings during 1Q has raised concerns about their second-quarter performance and exit from conservatorship.

FHFA Extends Appraisal and Documentations Flexibilities

May 5, 2020

Dennis Hollier

In addition, Fannie and Freddie have helped reduce face-to-face interactions during the closing process by expanding the use of powers of attorney and remote online notarizations.

Fannie Earnings Smacked Down by Pandemic. 1 Million FNMA Loans in Forbearance

May 1, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Fannie CEO Hugh Frater sees the COVID-19 forbearance count rising to 15% in the second quarter.

Congress and CFPB Weigh In on Mortgage Servicing

April 30, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Democratic lawmakers have urged federal entities to take steps to help servicers. Meanwhile, CFPB issued best practices for MSR transfers.

COVID-19 Fallout Impacts Freddie’s 1Q20 Revenue; A Word About MBS Advances...

April 30, 2020

Paul Muolo and Dennis Hollier

In a press briefing early Thursday, company CEO David Brickman noted that the number of forbearance requests have increased “significantly,” adding that he expects the readings to continue to rise.

Servicers Appeal to Congress for Help

April 30, 2020

Brandon Ivey and Dennis Hollier

After failing to get help from federal agencies, nonbank servicers’ lobbying efforts for a liquidity facility have shifted to Congress.

Dennis Hollier

ARTICLES

Freddie Accelerates Payments to Small and Diverse Contractors

FHFA Directs GSEs to Limit Certain Loan Purchases

CRT in a Post-COVID World

Fannie and Freddie Limit Purchases on Certain Loans

COVID-Related Charges Tank GSE Earnings

FHFA Extends Appraisal and Documentations Flexibilities

Fannie Earnings Smacked Down by Pandemic. 1 Million FNMA Loans in Forbearance

Congress and CFPB Weigh In on Mortgage Servicing

COVID-19 Fallout Impacts Freddie’s 1Q20 Revenue; A Word About MBS Advances...

Servicers Appeal to Congress for Help

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