The GSE says the addition to its income assessment tool will expand access to credit.

Originations remained a money-losing venture for many lenders in the first quarter, though the losses weren't quite as bad.

CHLA called on the GSEs to offer indemnification rather than a repurchase request for any performing loan with defects.

FHFA is looking to reduce capital requirements for the GSEs’ issuance of commingled securities. Some are happy with the agency’s plan, while others argue that no capital requirements are necessary.

After receiving intense criticism and a warning from the DOJ, S&P revised a proposal for assessing risk-based capital at insurance companies. One of the changes involves MBS and ABS.

With spreads on commercial MBS at wider levels than they were during the early days of the pandemic, portfolio managers at DoubleLine Capital are looking to increase investments in the sector. They caution against painting the commercial MBS market with a broad brush.

GSEs endorse FHFA proposal on call options for CRT; office properties drive up CMBS delinquencies; Ginnie makes appointments.

Democrats largely support FHFA's recent LLPA changes, while Republicans are opposed.

Implementation of FHFA's latest LLPA changes hasn't been a burden for lenders.

FHFA is seeking input on the GSEs’ capital framework, which has major ramifications for pricing policies. According to the FHFA, Fannie and Freddie aren’t generating sufficient returns from their single-family business.