FHFA Wants GSEs to Take a Closer Look at Their Multifamily Lenders August 20, 2018 Carisa Chappell The FHFA wants Fannie and Freddie to institute proper controls and perform monitoring on their multifamily counterparties…Read More
With GSE Single Security Launch Less Than a Year Away, TBA Eligibility Uncertain August 17, 2018 Carisa Chappell Some key regulatory concerns remain unresolved or unclarified, according to SIFMA…Read More
The Fannie Mae Mystery Executive in the Heavily Redacted FHFA IG Report: CEO Timothy Mayopoulos August 15, 2018 Carisa Chappell On July 23rd, Fannie announced Mayopoulos would depart as CEO before yearend. The heavily redacted FHFA IG report is dated July 26. Read More
Millenials Face Growing Challenges to Homeownership August 10, 2018 Carisa Chappell High rents, a limited housing supply and excessively tight credit standards are stopping...Read More
GSE Shareholders Propose New Theory in their Legal Challenge: the FHFA is Unconstitutional August 9, 2018 Carisa Chappell Legal argument: If the FHFA is unconstitutional, then the net worth profit sweep must be…Read More
House Subcommittee Plans Hearing on ‘Waste, Fraud and Abuse’ Allegations at the FHFA. The GSEs? August 9, 2018 Carisa Chappell There was no mention of Freddie Mac’s CEO, Don Layton.Read More
Treasury Gives Blessing to GSE Appraisal Waivers, More. But Moody’s Worries About AVMs August 6, 2018 Carisa Chappell The Treasury report acknowledges concerns from the appraisal industry but touts the benefits of using the waivers…Read More
Short Takes: Moving up the Search? / FHFA Watchdog Under Investigation? / No One is Commenting – or Denying / Politically Motivated? / Mangiaracina Gets Chairman’s Slot August 6, 2018 Carisa Chappell and Paul Muolo As of Monday morning, none of the parties involved – FHFA, the FHFA IG, and the Council – were commenting to IMFnews. Nor were they denying the existence of an investigation. Read More
Fannie Posts Net Profit of $4.5B for 2Q, Will Upstream All of it to Treasury by Sept. 30 August 2, 2018 Carisa Chappell and Paul Muolo Fannie Mae's "account surplus" with Uncle Sam continues to grow...Read More
Fannie Posts Net Profit of $4.5B for 2Q, Will Upstream All of it to Treasury by Sept. 30 August 2, 2018 Carisa Chappell and Paul Muolo An $8.8 billion profit for the first-half of 2018 ... Not bad...Read More