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Inside The GSEs

February 28, 2020

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Seller Buybacks Drop Again But Dispute Pipeline Grows

Although only a minuscule share of GSE loans are subject to buyback requests, officials still keep a spotlight on the issue. Fannie recently refreshed its seller QC self-assessment. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHLB ‘Plan’ to Buy Freddie Could Work

Lawrence Parks, a former FHLB-SF executive, believes an FHLB plan to buy Freddie seems as plausible as other ideas that pass for GSE reform. Read More

GSEs Seek New Credit Score Models

Companies will have to shell out $200,000 in application fees for every credit score model they think can compete with the FICO template. Read More

FHLBank Earnings Surge in 4Q19, Off for the Year

The FHLBank System’s net income was off 10.4% for the full year despite a 29.5% spike in the fourth quarter. The bulk of that decline was due to lower net interest income, which dropped 10.9% in 2019. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Fannie, Freddie Reform Plan Not Yet Fleshed Out

Treasury and FHFA say it is still “premature to comment on specific capital levels” necessary to release the GSEs from conservatorship. Read More

FHFA Testing the Waters for FHLBanks Membership

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking feedback on what financial requirements should be enforced for FHLB membership. Read More

Mike Bloomberg’s GSE Merger Plan Draws Attention

Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg’s plan to merge the GSEs actually got the other Democratic candidates to talk about MBS. Read More

Phillips Lands at HouseCanary

Former Treasury official Craig Phillips joins HouseCanary. Read More

Freddie Taps Corley to Head Single-Family

Freddie promotes Donna Corley as EVP of single-family business. Read More

Launch of CECL Provokes Yawns at Fannie and Freddie

Freddie mentioned CECL almost as a throwaway line in its earnings call, while Fannie said its CECL impact will be more substantial. Read More

FHFA Releases Funds for Housing Trust, Capital Magnet

The Housing Trust Fund and the Capital Magnet Trust will receive $326.4 million and $175.8 million, respectively, for 2019. Read More

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