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Inside The GSEs

March 5, 2021

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GSE Purchase Loans Skid in February, Refi Taps Brakes

Although GSE single-family business volume declined from January to February, the market remained at historically high levels, especially for refinance transactions. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

FHFA’s Latest Hiring Spree Will Add 113 New Jobs

Every single division of the FHFA is expected to see a spike in payroll in 2021. The biggest change will be in the enterprise regulation unit. Read More

Fed, Commercial Banks Continue to Dine on Agency MBS

The Fed and commercial banks purchased a combined $1 trillion in agency MBS over the past 12 months, more than 145% of the net supply. (Includes data chart.) Read More

GSE Patch is Here to Stay (at least Through September 2022)

The CFPB proposed rulemaking to delay mandatory compliance with the general qualified mortgage rule until Oct. 1, 2022. Read More

Fannie to Re-securitize RPLs with Principal Forbearance

None of these new securitizations are expected to include loans with temporary payment forbearance like that used for pandemic relief. Read More

MBS Inventor Pushes Utility Model for Fannie and Freddie

Treasury’s stake in the GSEs should be used to create a joint venture focused on affordable housing. Also, to ensure success, Fannie and Freddie should be converted into utilities, two industry pros recommend. Read More

Industry Carps About GSE Appraisal Plan

USMI criticized the increased use of appraisal waivers for refis with high-LTV ratios, which help determine g-fees and insurance premiums. Read More

GSEs Disburse Record $1 Billion to Affordable Housing Funds

HUD’s Housing Trust Fund and Treasury’s Capital Magnet Fund will get a combined $1.09 billion, more than double their take in 2019. Read More

Fed Adds New CMBS Counterparties

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York diversifies its roster of counterparties that support the purchase of agency CMBS. Read More

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