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Inside The GSEs

December 13, 2024

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Seller GSE Repurchases Decline Sharply in Third Quarter

Freddie repurchases dropped in the third quarter as the GSE changed how it classifies loans with defects that have been cured by the seller. Withdrawn buyback claims were up. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

GSE Volumes Lag Ginnie Mae in November

Ginnie MBS issuance outpaced the GSEs beginning in 2022, a trend that holds to this day. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Debate Continues Over GSE Reform

Some industry groups are calling for a legislative solution to ending the conservatorships; others say FHFA and Treasury can do it themselves. Read More

Industry Cheers Revisions to Suspended Counterparty Rule

Although FHFA’s re-proposed rule takes into account many industry comments, stakeholders are seeking more clarification. Read More

Freddie Updates Various Requirements for Sellers

A new bulletin includes details on Freddie’s fee-only repurchase alternative, cybersecurity requirements and other issues. Read More

Fannie Mae Extends Very Low-Income Purchase Credit

The $2,500 credit will remain available to borrowers who aren’t first-time homebuyers through February 2025. Read More

Sam Valverde Lands at Freddie Mac

Ginnie Mae’s former acting president will help develop and implement mission-related activities at Freddie. Read More

FSOC Renews Call for FHFA Oversight of Third Parties

The council highlighted fintechs and nonbank mortgage servicers as potential threats to financial stability during times of stress. Read More

Advocacy Group Criticizes GSEs’ Equitable Housing Finance Plans

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition urged the GSEs to provide more analysis and demographic data. Read More

FHLBank Leadership Playing Musical Chairs

Retiring FHLBank New York CEO Jose Gonzalez is set to be replaced by current Office of Finance CEO Randy Snook. Read More

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