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Inside The GSEs

January 8, 2021

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Nonbanks Power GSEs to New MBS Records in 2020

Independent mortgage bankers accounted for a stunning 70% of single-family loans securitized by Fannie and Freddie during the fourth quarter. In a record-smashing year for both GSEs, Freddie boosted its share of the market. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

What Georgia Runoffs Mean For Housing Finance, the GSEs

Their new Senate majority, albeit a slim one, should make it easier for Democrats to pass key budget priorities. But what does it mean for Fannie and Freddie? Read More

CBO: Raising G-Fees Would Lower Deficit

According to Congressional bean counters, increasing g-fees would cut the U.S. deficit a cumulative $30 billion through 2030. Read More

Regulator Seeks Comment on Appraisal Process

While appraisal actions sharply increased from 2019 to 2020, the number of licensed appraisers remained unchanged. Read More

Blend Enhances Integration with Freddie Loan Product Advisor

In 2019, Blend became the first digital lending platform approved for Freddie’s asset and income modeler. Read More

Fannie and Freddie Enhance Duty-to-Serve Plans for 2021

The GSEs plan to increase loan purchases in all three DTS categories: manufactured housing, rural areas and affordable preservation. Read More

FHFA Rule Change Updates Discounts at Freddie

New multifamily caps, announced in November, also included changes to the definition of “mission-driven.” Read More

Freddie: The Skinny on Green Bonds

The program has accounted for a cumulative savings of 827 million gallons in water consumed and 152 million kilo-BTUs in energy savings. Read More

FHFA Says GSEs Must Plan for Receivership

FHFA said the plan to have “living wills” is akin to what the Federal Reserve and the FDIC require for their bank charges. Read More

CSS Adds New Members to its Board

The two new faces on the CSS board are investment banker Dylan Glenn and securities industry veteran Lynette Kelly. Read More

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