June 26, 2026

GSE Buybacks Slow in 1Q, Freddie’s Pipeline Up

Seller repurchases from Fannie and Freddie declined 21% in the first quarter of 2026 to the lowest level since 2020. But the pipeline of unresolved claims rose significantly. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

FHFA Proposes Broad Revision of Duty-to-Serve Rule

Proposed changes would revamp the treatment of “Indian areas” and rural agricultural workers, along with altering the method of calculating area median income. Read More

FHFA Renews Appeal for Enforcement Authority

Despite the controversy surrounding his investigations into political enemies of the president, FHFA Director Bill Pulte is asking Congress for enforcement authority over suspected cases of fraud. Read More

FHLBanks Seek Changes to Basel III Re-Proposal

The Federal Home Loan Banks say the supervisory haircut federal regulators proposed applying to their consolidated obligations when held as collateral is too large and may impair pricing and liquidity. Read More

Trades Question Capital Treatment for GSEs’ Multifamily Loans

As Basel III approaches the end of what may be its last notice and comment period, industry stakeholders work to secure last-minute policy changes. Read More

Brokers Seek Delay of Condo Project Review Requirements

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers contends that the condo sector hasn’t had nearly enough time to prepare for the GSEs’ new requirements. Read More

Fannie Preps Appraisers for UAD 3.6

Appraisers now have a trio of aids to help them navigate the adoption of UAD 3.6 and the new URAR. Read More

GSE Roundup

Draft legislation would let the GSEs securitize construction loans; Fannie to expand title pilot program. Read More

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GSE Buybacks Slow in 1Q, Freddie’s Pipeline Up

FHFA Proposes Broad Revision of Duty-to-Serve Rule

FHFA Renews Appeal for Enforcement Authority

FHLBanks Seek Changes to Basel III Re-Proposal

Trades Question Capital Treatment for GSEs’ Multifamily Loans

Brokers Seek Delay of Condo Project Review Requirements

Fannie Preps Appraisers for UAD 3.6

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June 26, 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?