A new OMB memo requires all federal agencies, even independent ones, to submit proposed rule changes to the White House for approval.

Moody's and Fitch say there is a possibility that Fannie's and Freddie's ratings could be downgraded if government support for the two mortgage giants is reduced through housing-finance reform.

New legislation has been introduced in response to an FHFA OIG report that Fannie and Freddie circumvented the rule of law with respect to CEO salary caps.

At his swearing-in ceremony, FHFA Director Mark Calabria stressed the urgency of bringing GSE reforms, citing the vulnerability of the housing-finance sector.

Thanks to lower rates, warehouse providers are seeing signs of life once again...

Calabria: “There is much work to do. Markets change and advance. So must we.”

The changed, partisan confirmation process for the new FHFA director has decreased the chances for Congressional action on housing-finance reform.