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Inside The GSEs

November 10, 2023

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Top Sellers Struggle to Increase Deliveries to the GSEs in October

Overall deliveries to the GSEs fell 11.0% in October and were down 51.2% year-to-date compared to 2022. That’s largely due to the decline in refis, which are off 85% compared to the first 10 months of last year. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

GSEs Find Ways to Profit in the Third Quarter

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revenues ticked up in the third quarter, but an increase in net expenses cut into profits. Those expenses included damages and interest awarded to shareholders in Fairholme v. FHFA. (Includes data table.) Read More

Industry Skeptical About FHFA’s Plans for FHLBanks

The regulator’s plan to refocus the FHLBanks on housing finance may take some time to get underway. Changing the eligibility requirements for membership, though, doesn’t seem to be likely. Read More

GSEs Clear DTS Targets by a Narrow Margin in 2022

Although Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac met their duty-to-serve obligations, that doesn't mean they achieved all their goals. Both enterprises received low scores in some categories. Read More

Fannie, Freddie Announce Tweaks to Selling Guides

Fannie and Freddie have updated rules around employment contracts, shared appreciation and fluctuating income. Read More

Freddie Returns to the Tender Offer Well

As the GSEs try to redeem uneconomic credit-risk transfer notes from investors, the premiums offered continue to shrink. Read More

Freddie Mac Updates Default Management Solution

Servicers should see several enhancements to Freddie’s Resolve platform and its APIs, including a dashboard they can use to manage their pipeline and track charge-offs. Read More

Appraisers Should Use Facts Not Subjective Language

Freddie CAO describes the lexicon of an objective appraisal. He discourages the use of subjective language terminology such as “desirable” or “family friendly.” Read More

Freddie Names Drummond as Next Board Chair

Lance Drummond will succeed Sara Mathew as Freddie board chair. Mathew is set to retire in February. Read More

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