January 6, 2023

GSE Purchases Continue to Plummet in Fourth Quarter

Only two major mortgage lenders — PennyMac and CitiMortgage — managed to deliver more loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the fourth quarter than in the third. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Freddie Tightens Cash-Out Refi Policy

Higher upfront fees and new seasoning rules on cash-out refinances make it harder for homeowners to use the equity in their homes. Read More

GSEs Announce Replacement Rates for LIBOR

Designating the appropriate SOFR-related benchmark rates for GSE products is one of the last major steps in the transition from LIBOR. Read More

OIG: FHFA Could Do More to Combat Appraisal Bias

Despite extensive efforts to combat the use of biased valuations, FHFA does not refer appraisers to state licensing boards for investigations or reprimand. Read More

FHFA Issues Final Rule on Approving GSE Products

The rule requires the enterprises to submit a written notice of any new activity for FHFA to review. However, they can consult with the agency in advance to determine if such a notice is required. Read More

FHFA Releases 2023 Scorecard for GSEs

Subtle differences between 2022 and 2023 objectives speak to both new priorities and goals reached. Read More

Fannie Picks Climate Risk Assessment Firm

Jupiter Intelligence will provide Fannie with climate data and analytics for at-risk communities in Baltimore and Memphis. Read More

GSEs Receive Year-end NAIC Designations for CRT

Nearly 80% of Freddie’s STACRs received an NAIC 1 designation, the highest rating. Read More

Another Appeal in Collins v. Treasury

Attorneys for a group of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders seeking to overturn the net worth sweep will take another swing at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Read More

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GSE Purchases Continue to Plummet in Fourth Quarter

Freddie Tightens Cash-Out Refi Policy

GSEs Announce Replacement Rates for LIBOR

OIG: FHFA Could Do More to Combat Appraisal Bias

FHFA Issues Final Rule on Approving GSE Products

FHFA Releases 2023 Scorecard for GSEs

Fannie Picks Climate Risk Assessment Firm

GSEs Receive Year-end NAIC Designations for CRT

Another Appeal in Collins v. Treasury

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