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Inside The GSEs

February 17, 2023

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Falling Originations Shift Nonbank Focus to MSRs

The nonbank share of GSE servicing held steady in 2022 even as sales slipped a bit. (Includes data chart.) Read More

GSE Earnings: Half the Story

Fannie Mae put money away for a rainy day; Freddie Mac postponed its fourth-quarter earnings report. Read More

The Fairholme v. FHFA Case Lives to Fight Another Day

After a hung jury, shareholders will head back to court for a second chance at proving FHFA was in breach of contract when it agreed to the net worth sweep with Treasury. Read More

Senators Call for Review of GSEs’ RPL and NPL Sales

Critics argue that, by targeting deep-pocket institutional buyers, the enterprises’ sale of non-performing and reperforming loans removes homes from the buyers’ market and makes it impossible for nonprofit organizations to participate meaningfully. Read More

FHFA Ponders Single-Family Social Bonds from the GSEs

A new request for information asks stakeholders whether expanding social bonds from multifamily to single-family will help or hurt borrowers and investors. Read More

OIG Finds Faults in FHFA’s Supervision of FHLBanks

It’s been 10 years since the Federal Housing Finance Agency has examined the mandatory competitive programs of the Federal Home Loan Banks’ affordable housing program. Read More

Fannie Throws a Bone to Manufactured Home Sellers

A recently announced change in Fannie’s appraisal policy may expand financing options in the manufactured home market. Read More

More Appetite for Freddie Tender Offer

With better pricing incentives, investors sold Freddie Mac 87% of the STACRs in its latest cash tender offer. Freddie was able to repurchase less than 50% of the STACRs included in its previous tender offer. Read More

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