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Top Nonbanks Surge in Ranking of GSE Servicers

A handful of nonbanks with limited production capacity saw significant gains in their GSE servicing portfolios during the first quarter, including New Residential Investment, Matrix Financial Services and Pingora Loan Servicing. Overall, Fannie/Freddie MSRs grew $9.1 billion from December.

FHFA Understated Cost to Develop UMBS Platform

The FHFA Inspector General has found that, on more than one occasion, the agency failed to disclose more than half the cost of developing the technology behind the single security platform.

Warren-Tillis Bill Hopes to Enforce GSE CEO Salary Caps

New legislation has been introduced in response to an FHFA OIG report that Fannie and Freddie circumvented the rule of law with respect to CEO salary caps.

OMB Expands Oversight of FHFA, Other Agencies

A new OMB memo requires all federal agencies, even independent ones, to submit proposed rule changes to the White House for approval.

GSEs Can Be Downgraded If Government Support Shrinks

Moody's and Fitch say there is a possibility that Fannie's and Freddie's ratings could be downgraded if government support for the two mortgage giants is reduced through housing-finance reform.

New FHFA Chief Calabria Places Urgency on Reforms

At his swearing-in ceremony, FHFA Director Mark Calabria stressed the urgency of bringing GSE reforms, citing the vulnerability of the housing-finance sector.

Freddie Plans $363 Million NPL Auction

Freddie Mac is auctioning $363 million of seasoned, non-performing residential first liens held in its investment portfolio.

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Inside The GSEs

April 19, 2019

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Top Nonbanks Surge in Ranking of GSE Servicers

FHFA Understated Cost to Develop UMBS Platform

Warren-Tillis Bill Hopes to Enforce GSE CEO Salary Caps

OMB Expands Oversight of FHFA, Other Agencies

GSEs Can Be Downgraded If Government Support Shrinks

New FHFA Chief Calabria Places Urgency on Reforms

Freddie Plans $363 Million NPL Auction

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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?