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Most COVID Borrowers Still Making Payments in 1Q21

Fannie and Freddie reported $83.8 billion of single-family loans in MBS pools under COVID payment-deferral plans. But 91.6% of COVID borrowers were current at the end of March. (Includes data chart.) Read More

GSE MBS Loan Removals Down Sharply in 1Q21

After spiking in the third and fourth quarters of 2020, GSE repurchases of delinquent loans from MBS pools fell sharply in early 2021. (Includes data chart.) Read More

The Profits Keep Rolling Along at Fannie and Freddie

Fannie and Freddie once again turned in stellar results. In the first quarter, profits increased along with their net worth positions. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHFA Initiates New Refi Program for Low-Income Homeowners

The program will be rolled out to GSE borrowers with incomes at or below 80% of a geographic area’s median income. One stipulation: no more than one missed payment in the past 12 months. Read More

CFPB Did What it Wanted, Now it’s FHFA’s Turn

The amended PSPAs require Fannie and Freddie to abide by the new QM rule, even though the rule doesn’t formally go into effect until Oct. 1, 2022. Read More

GSEs Ramp up Green Single-Family Bond Programs

Fannie and Freddie hope to repeat their success with green multifamily MBS on the single-family side of the business. They’re also expanding their ESG offerings into social and sustainable bonds. Read More

Calabria: Most Loan Flexibilities to End This Summer

FHFA says appraisal waivers may subside after the agency reviews comments in its outstanding RFI. However, the cash window caps may be here for a while. Read More

FHFA Housing Goals Face Sharp Criticism

Release of the transcripts from FHFA’s listening session on the GSEs’ housing goals was delayed for weeks, but the comments from affordable housing advocates remain fresh. Read More

Inside The GSEs

April 30, 2021

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Most COVID Borrowers Still Making Payments in 1Q21

GSE MBS Loan Removals Down Sharply in 1Q21

The Profits Keep Rolling Along at Fannie and Freddie

FHFA Initiates New Refi Program for Low-Income Homeowners

CFPB Did What it Wanted, Now it’s FHFA’s Turn

GSEs Ramp up Green Single-Family Bond Programs

Calabria: Most Loan Flexibilities to End This Summer

FHFA Housing Goals Face Sharp Criticism

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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?