With Democrats expected to gain majority in the House, and their odds of Senate control improving, congressional oversight of federal agencies may increase next year.

FHFA plans to issue a proposed rule regarding credit-risk retention and the SEC is working toward a proposal to encourage issuance of publicly registered MBS and ABS.

Home prices declined slightly on a monthly basis in April. But home price appreciation is expected to pick up on an annual basis.

MBS investors aren’t sure how VantageScore scores compare with classic FICO scores. And a variety of systems used in the mortgage market need to be updated to allow for two scoring models.

GSE MBS investors were frustrated with limited communication from the Trump administration even before FHFA Director Bill Pulte was named acting director of national intelligence this week. The appointment prompted more speculation about the future of the GSEs.

In a brief appearance on a show hosted by Steve Bannon, FHFA Director Bill Pulte suggested that part of the reason he was confirmed for the position was to address home prices.

The Council of FHLBanks signaled strong support for the Trump administration’s recent executive order for a more favorable regulatory environment for community banks.

Automated appraisal models are contributing to disparities in property taxes between different populations, according to consumer advocates.

Analysts at the Urban Institute called for changes at the GSEs and FHA to make adjustable-rate mortgages more attractive for borrowers.

FHFA Director Pulte frustrated by credit bureaus; mortgage locks decline in December; Mr. Cooper plans layoffs in California.