October 13, 2023

GSE MBS Volume Steady, Smaller Lenders Boost Share

Declining volumes at large sellers in the third quarter shifted market share to small shops. United Wholesale Mortgage remained the top GSE loan seller during the quarter. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

GSEs Update Rental Income Requirements

Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have eased the rules that limit the use of rental income to qualify for a mortgage. Read More

GSEs’ NPL Sales Plummet in 2022

Market dynamics tied to the pandemic cut nonperforming loan sales at the GSEs by more than 66%. Fannie Mae accounted for almost all of the sales. Read More

Fannie Supports More Investment in Small Rentals

Fannie’s decision to lower the downpayment requirement for loans on two- to four-unit multifamily properties should boost investment in this key source of affordable housing. Read More

Fannie Targets Workforce Housing

A new Fannie loan product offers lower pricing and more flexibility to conventional multifamily borrowers who voluntarily set aside units as workforce housing. Read More

FHLBank San Francisco: How to Close the Racial Equity Gap

A new white paper released by the FHLBank San Francisco outlines the causes and possible solutions to the racial gap in homeownership. The bank’s CEO Bazemore identifies the highlights of the report. Read More

Fannie Capital Markets Team Picks Up the Pace

The enterprise has churned out a cash tender offer, a CAS REMIC and an NPL sale in the space of about a week. Read More

Freddie’s Perry Touts Downpayment Assistance Tool

The online application, DPA One, allows lenders to find and match up to 400 downpayment assistance programs with borrowers who need help with closing costs. Read More

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GSE MBS Volume Steady, Smaller Lenders Boost Share

GSEs Update Rental Income Requirements

GSEs’ NPL Sales Plummet in 2022

Fannie Supports More Investment in Small Rentals

Fannie Targets Workforce Housing

FHLBank San Francisco: How to Close the Racial Equity Gap

Fannie Capital Markets Team Picks Up the Pace

Freddie’s Perry Touts Downpayment Assistance Tool

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October 13, 2023

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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?