May 15, 2026

GSE Deliveries Increase in April, Credit Box Tightens

Single-family MBS issuance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased by 8.5% from March to April. Lenders boosted their deliveries without compromising on underwriting standards for purchase mortgages. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Lenders, Investors Wait for Historical FICO 10T Data

Both VantageScore and FICO have commissioned research to support their claims of superiority. But the truth probably won’t be known until VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T compete head-to-head. Read More

FHLBs Describe Synchrony With Federal Reserve

Two main sources for lender liquidity are working to improve communication and simplify collateral exchange. Read More

Freddie Releases Servicing Roadmap, Updates Scorecard

Changes to the scorecard focus on enhancing homeowner engagement strategies, and reducing delinquencies, servicers’ operational costs and credit losses to the enterprise. Read More

GSEs Make Varied Tweaks to Selling Guides

Fannie and Freddie separately updated their selling guides, with changes involving remote online notarization and qualification in instances where the mortgage applicant is anticipating a new job or a raise. There are also some developments involving the Uniform Appraisal Dataset. Read More

Pulte Echoes Trump in Push for Housing Legislation

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. Read More

GSEs Make Minor Updates to Servicing Guides

Fannie Mae is offering a new custodial bank account management application that impacts submissions of various forms to the GSE. Freddie Mac has adjusted the definitions of “change of control” and “senior management” at mortgage companies. Read More

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GSE Deliveries Increase in April, Credit Box Tightens

Lenders, Investors Wait for Historical FICO 10T Data

FHLBs Describe Synchrony With Federal Reserve

Freddie Releases Servicing Roadmap, Updates Scorecard

GSEs Make Varied Tweaks to Selling Guides

Pulte Echoes Trump in Push for Housing Legislation

GSEs Make Minor Updates to Servicing Guides

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May 15, 2026

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?