FHFA applies a capital treatment to banks that differs from those used by federal banking regulators. The differences could limit banks’ ability to access Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

FHFA should address the fees charged by Intercontinental Exchange for use of the firm’s loan origination system, according to the CHLA.

Work involving climate change and financial technology found mention in the FHFA report.

Freddie is working to move servicers to the new Resolve system while Fannie set new standards for use of mortgage assistance funds.

The bank's originations largely come through AmeriHome's activity in the correspondent channel...

Uncertainty regarding future actions by the Federal Reserve has dampened investor demand for MBS and ABS. The outlook, too, is negative.

Declining home prices have MBS investors worried about potential losses and downgrades. Officials from rating services said their assessments include significant stresses.

Credit Suisse settles legacy non-agency MBS lawsuit; Fannie and Freddie to publish aligned social disclosures for single-family MBS; bank trade groups seek change in FHFA’s capital treatment relating to access of FHLBs; Ginnie portal to re-open Oct. 25; aviation ABS investors in holding pattern on collateral in Russia.

Where are home prices going? Is a recession going to lead to higher delinquencies? Mortgage industry participants are having a hard time answering these questions.

Angel Oak believes non-QM originations and demand from MBS investors will be suppressed through mid-2023...