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September 29, 2023

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Seller Buybacks Inch Higher in 2Q23; Pipeline Shrinks

Fannie says material defects have been rising for the past few years. In 2Q23, seller buybacks topped $1 billion for the sixth straight quarter. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Industry Blasts FHFA Plans to Expand the SCP Program

Stakeholders claim the plan to expand the suspended counterparty program is too broad and FHFA has failed to justify the expansion. Read More

What Does the Flood of New Data Mean for Appraisals?

The vast amount of appraisal data released over the past year by FHFA has been a boon to researchers. However, many critics argue the regulator and the regulated entities should release all appraisal data. Read More

Freddie MF Exec Signals Stronger Focus on Property Maintenance

Servicers will be expected to continuously evaluate properties for early warning signs of life safety hazards or deferred maintenance. Read More

FHFA Wants to Make Shared-Equity Deals Simpler

A proposed new rule expanding the GSEs’ ability to purchase loans on properties with private transfer fee covenants should encourage more engagement in shared-equity programs. Read More

Fannie Working to Facilitate ‘Latino Housing Journey’

Fannie hopes Spanish-language credit education and targeted downpayment assistance will help it put the still-growing cohort of Latino consumers into their first home. Read More

GSEs Unload NPLs; New CIRT Issuance from Fannie

It was a busy week for the capital markets teams at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Between them, they cranked out a standard pool offering, a community impact pool offering and a CIRT transaction. Read More

FHFA to Rate GSEs’ Fair Lending Activities

The regulator’s new rating system will be used to assess supervisory remediation measures and, at least while the GSEs remain in conservatorship, determine executive compensation. Read More

Greystone Taps Former Freddie Exec for Managing Partner

Debby Jenkins, former head of multifamily at Freddie Mac, will now run affordable housing activities for Greystone. Read More

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