Interest rates go up again, mortgage applications go down again.

Trade groups endorsing the legislation include the American Bankers Association and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.

Minnesota becomes the fifth state to adopt the CSBS's model framework for nonbank prudential standards...

Outstanding FHLBank advances have only surpassed $1 trillion one other time. Banks and thrifts — including now-failed institutions — boosted their advance usage in the first quarter. (Includes three data charts.)

FHFA is seeking input on the return on capital standards that apply to the GSEs and components of g-fees, among other issues.

FHFA Director Sandra Thompson noted that the GSEs have yet to seek approval for new products under a new FHFA initiative.

FHFA’s proposed revisions to the enterprise regulatory capital framework prompted feedback from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The GSEs support various aspects of the proposal while seeking some changes.

The depository institution started offering mortgages in 1952.

The ratings of the GSEs are linked to ratings for the U.S., which are also on watch for downgrade amid an approach to breaching the debt ceiling.

FHFA proposed adjusting the capital framework that applies to the GSEs to incorporate planned changes in the usage of credit scores. Lenders want more data before any changes are implemented.