One of these days a GSE CEO might rise up and legally challenge the conservatorships. But we're not there yet...

Despite an uptick in GSE CRT issuance in the fourth quarter, 2023 volume remained well below the level seen in 2022. (Includes data table.)

The Fed launched the Bank Term Funding Program amid the regional bank crisis in 2023 to help avoid fire sales of MBS and other assets. The program is set to end in March as scheduled.

As the Trump campaign gathers steam, investors seem to believe that means the GSEs are more likely to be released from conservatorship.

Fannie Mae issued a report on quality control issues for loans reviewed in 2023, noting instances where lenders lost rep-and-warrant relief.

The GSE servicing share among large independent mortgage banks went from 36.6% at the end of September 2023 to 36.9% at year-end.

This year's scorecard includes more focus on the multifamily businesses of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Below contract appraisals in majority Black census tracts are much less likely to receive time adjustments than those in majority white tracts, according to new research from FHFA.

The shifting volumes of the nation’s top servicers reflect MSR strategies in the tight mortgage markets since the Fed began raising rates. (Includes two data tables.)

Fannie Mae’s announcement of an update to its HomeReady program drew applause from the crowd at the MBA’s independent mortgage bankers conference this week.