New PMIERs tables assigning risk factors to loans based on credit scores and LTV ratios strongly resemble the GSEs’ LLPA tables.

The Trump administration continues to pressure homebuilders to address affordability by focusing more on first-time homebuyers.

More lenders are looking to be approved for the GSE's pilot program for the VantageScore 4.0 credit score.

Combined net interest income at the GSEs has averaged $12.94 billion per quarter over the past year. And since the beginning of 2022, combined net income hasn’t dipped below $11.29 billion. (Includes data table.)

Industry trade groups are pushing for optimized investment tools, community bankers are warning against systemic risk and housing advocates believe the proposal will allow the GSEs to abandon the nation’s neediest populations.

More than 100 lenders have sought approval to participate in the GSEs’ pilot program for VantageScore 4.0. MBS investors are also seeking measures to prevent gaming, increase data transparency and ensure the GSEs can accept applications with more than one score.

Although the new condo rules have been criticized for being too stringent, GSE executives say many “expansions” have been added to the rules to make them more palatable.

Selling guide changes at the GSEs should make it easier for some borrowers to qualify for mortgages.

Fairholme Funds v. FHFA, the only net worth sweep lawsuit to make it to trial, is nearing the end of litigation.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte recently hinted that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might expand their title waiver programs. The effort doesn’t sit well with title insurance providers.