Dennis Hollier

Dems Ask FHFA to Restore Language Preference Question to URLA

October 24, 2019

Dems say the language preference question and associated housing counseling information sections of the URLA were designed to improve access to mortgage financing for limited-English-speaking but credit-worthy homebuyers

Calabria: Willing to Wipe Out GSE Shareholders If Needed

October 24, 2019

Dennis Hollier

FHFA Director Mark Calabria said he would be willing to wipe out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders if needed to ensure taxpayers don’t have to bail out the mortgage giants again.

What SCOTUS Review of CFPB Case Means for FHFA

October 24, 2019

Dennis Hollier

According to analyst Jaret Seiberg, the risks posed by the Supreme Court’s decision explains why FHFA is considering releasing Fannie and Freddie from conservatorship via a consent decree.

Dems Ask FHFA to Restore URLA Language Question

October 24, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Lenders worry that including the language preference question on the URLA might expose them to litigation from non-English-speaking borrowers and slow down the homebuying process.

Short Takes: Calabria Open to Wiping Out Shareholders / Compass Offers Bridge Loan Services / Snapdocs Hiring in Denver

October 23, 2019

Dennis Hollier and Yemeng Yang

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria Tuesday raised eyebrows when he told the House Financial Services Committee during a hearing housing finance reform that he is open to wiping out the shareholders...

Short Takes: FHFA’s Hiring Plans / Freddie’s Lowman Headed to a Fintech? / A $400 Million Note Deal from New Rez / Appraisal Threshold Hiked / A Promotion at Embrace

October 21, 2019

Dennis Hollier, Paul Muolo, and Yemeng Yang

It’s anticipated that when Freddie executive vice president of single-family David Lowman departs the GSE later this month, he will be headed to a fintech firm…

Have Fannie and Freddie Paid Treasury in Full? Maybe Not

October 21, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Alex Pollock: Even if you allow the companies a credit of 2% interest on their over-payments, they would nevertheless be left with a principal debt exceeding $100 billion.

Calabria's Roadmap to the End of Conservatorship

October 18, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Based on current earnings, it will take until 4Q20 or 1Q21 for Fannie to accumulate its statutory minimum capital requirement. For Freddie, the wait will be a little longer — until the 2Q21.

Have Fannie and Freddie Paid Treasury in Full?

October 18, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Even though the two companies have paid Treasury about $250 billion over seven years, most of that was interest. They may still owe nearly $118 billion in principal.

FHLB Diversity: Women in Senior Management Increase

October 18, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Although six of the 11 FHLBs increased the share of women in senior management, at three banks the share of women actually declined.

Dennis Hollier

ARTICLES

Dems Ask FHFA to Restore Language Preference Question to URLA

Calabria: Willing to Wipe Out GSE Shareholders If Needed

What SCOTUS Review of CFPB Case Means for FHFA

Dems Ask FHFA to Restore URLA Language Question

Short Takes: Calabria Open to Wiping Out Shareholders / Compass Offers Bridge Loan Services / Snapdocs Hiring in Denver

Short Takes: FHFA’s Hiring Plans / Freddie’s Lowman Headed to a Fintech? / A $400 Million Note Deal from New Rez / Appraisal Threshold Hiked / A Promotion at Embrace

Have Fannie and Freddie Paid Treasury in Full? Maybe Not

Calabria's Roadmap to the End of Conservatorship

Have Fannie and Freddie Paid Treasury in Full?

FHLB Diversity: Women in Senior Management Increase

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