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Inside The GSEs

November 15, 2024

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Refinance Volume in GSE MBS Jumps in October

October deliveries to the GSEs were up 15.2% from September, largely due to a 66.4% sequential increase in refinances. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Future of the GSEs Depends on Trump Appointees

Mortgage industry stakeholders speculate about who Trump will nominate to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and determine whether they remain in conservatorship or are re-privatized. Read More

CBO Examines Subsidies From GSEs’ Housing Goals

The reduction in fees for mortgages on homes that qualify for the GSEs’ housing goals are estimated to increase Fannie and Freddie acquisitions by 37,000 loans in 2025. Read More

Trade Groups Protest Yet Another FICO Price Increase

Industry trade groups noted that the increase comes on top of a 400% price hike over the past two years. They also argued that the credit re-porting bureaus will inevitably add additional price hikes. Read More

Partial Ruling for Freddie in Insurance Lawsuit

Freddie Mac failed to win a complete summary judgment against an insurer who declined to pay claims related to a 2008 SEC investigation. The judge’s ruling makes it more likely the case goes to trial and discovery. Read More

Fannie and Freddie Tweak Requirements for Appraisal Reporting

Appraisers will now have to cite the market analysis they used to support their overall market trend assumptions. Read More

GSEs, FHLBanks Expand Mortgage Credit on Tribal Lands

The GSEs hope FHLBanks can raise awareness of their programs to improve access to mortgage credit for Native Americans. Read More

FHFA Appoints Nahrwold as Deputy Director of DER

Victoria Nahrwold, a 25-year NCUA veteran, is now heading FHFA’s Division of Enterprise Regulation. Read More

Fannie Mae Appoints Stowell as Board Member

Scott Stowell, who serves on the board of homebuilding giant Toll Brothers, is now a member of the Fannie Mae board. Read More

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