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Earnings a Mixed Bag at FHLBanks

May 3, 2019

The 11 Federal Home Loan Banks' combined net income in the first quarter increased slightly to $900 million. FHLBank San Francisco led the way.

Fed Study Questions Value of the Government Guarantee

May 3, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Economists test whether increasing conforming loan limits raises the level of homeownership.

FHFA Foreclosure Prevention Report Shows Progress

May 3, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Fannie and Freddie increase their foreclosure prevention activities as actual foreclosure numbers tick upward.

A $3.8B Profit for Fannie & Freddie in 1Q — All of it Headed to Uncle Sam

May 3, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Fannie and Freddie have another profitable quarter, in spite of substantial hedging losses. No sign, though, that the net sweep will end soon.

TCJA Work: Fannie Updates Income Calculation Matrix

May 3, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Fannie has updated its policies to help lenders calculate borrowers' income under the TCJA. The downside of “simplifying” the tax code?

FHFA Releases Scorecard on Conservatorship Strategic Plan

May 3, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Fannie and Freddie continued to meet FHFA's strategic goals: maintaining credit access, preventing foreclosures, reducing taxpayer risks and building securitization infrastructure.

Freddie CEO Don Layton's Third Act? (Housing Related)

May 3, 2019

Dennis Hollier

Outgoing CEO Don Layton talks about the economics of credit-risk transfer, GSE reform, life after Freddie, and ending the conservatorship.

Sheila Greenwood Named FHFA Director of External Relations

May 3, 2019

Dennis Hollier

The new hire is part of the growing link between the agency, HUD, and the White House. Whether that’s a political asset or a liability remains to be seen.