August 23, 2024

FHLBank Profits Decline in the Second Quarter

All but one of the regional banks experienced a sequential decline in net income, but most reported an increase in voluntary contributions to mission-related activities. (Includes data table.) Read More

Member Lending Reverses Course at the FHLBanks

Although outstanding advances increased slightly in the second quarter, most large banks and thrifts cut FHLBank borrowing from first-quarter levels. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Updated PMIERs Not Expected to Impact Insurers

Even with the implementation of new asset haircuts and other restrictions into the private mortgage insurance eligibility requirements framework, GSE-approved insurers say they will still have large available asset buffers. Read More

GSEs' 2025-2027 Housing Goals Reflect Market Realities

FHFA’s proposed rule responds to market trends that have made it difficult for the GSEs to meet their benchmark goals. Read More

FHFA’s IT Network Not Safe From Internal Threats

OIG auditors were able to access the IT accounts of 179 agency employees, including one “privileged user,” who were still using the default passwords to protect their computers and accounts. Read More

Freddie Updates Seller Guides

Freddie Mac bulletins clarify how single-family sellers should deal with self-employed income and the types of public records searches required for multifamily sellers. Read More

Fannie Mae Drops Plan to Move DC Headquarters

Rather than leave its digs in downtown DC, as announced earlier this year, Fannie Mae opted to renew its lease, albeit with a much smaller footprint. Read More

OIG: FHFA Should Learn From 2023 Banking Crisis

The FHFA watchdog said the Division of Home Loan Bank Regulation should provide more explicit guidance on how the FHLBanks coordinate with other regulators. Read More

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FHLBank Profits Decline in the Second Quarter

Member Lending Reverses Course at the FHLBanks

Updated PMIERs Not Expected to Impact Insurers

GSEs' 2025-2027 Housing Goals Reflect Market Realities

FHFA’s IT Network Not Safe From Internal Threats

Freddie Updates Seller Guides

Fannie Mae Drops Plan to Move DC Headquarters

OIG: FHFA Should Learn From 2023 Banking Crisis

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August 23, 2024

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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?