Republicans are poised to introduce a bill that would codify reforms of the GSEs that have been completed administratively. The bill would also establish a utility model framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and alter how calculations are made to annual changes in loan limits.
The ABS is backed by 5,441 fixed-rate balloon loans tied to bitcoin holdings. The loans have an outstanding balance of $199.1 million. There are concerns about rising LTV ratios as the value of bitcoin drops.
Rep. French Hill, R-AR, the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, was critical of initiatives by Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Some $307.0 billion of Cenlar's subservicing portfolio is in the process of leaving Cenlar or has provisions allowing a move to a different subservicer if Cenlar is sold.
Refi originations increased by 96.8% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter of 2025. For the full year, refi volume was up 61.2% while purchase-mortgage lending increased by 2.4%. (Includes five data tables.)
The House approved legislation this week aimed at increasing housing supply. Before the vote, President Trump called for an additional provision that wasn’t included.