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Inside The GSEs

January 17, 2025

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Large Nonbanks Continue to Dominate GSE Servicing

At its current pace, by the end of March Mr. Cooper Group will have overtaken Chase Home Finance as the largest GSE server. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

GSEs Delay Bi-Merge and Shift From FICO Classic

The GSEs’ credit score playbook now lists the implementation dates of the bi-merge and the shift away from Classic FICO as TBD. Read More

Financial and Political Barriers to GSE Reform

Given the financial and political hurdles that stand in the way of releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship, it may be only a second- or third-tier issue for the Trump administration. Read More

Former GSE Execs Handicap GSE Reform

Hugh Frater and Don Layton speculate on the likelihood a second Trump administration can get Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship. Read More

Senate Banking Committee Chair Lambastes Thompson

The new Republican chair of the Senate Banking Committee sharply criticized FHFA Director Sandra Thompson on her way out. Read More

Trump Picks Bill Pulte for FHFA Director

Pulte’s nomination received a warm reception from industry trade groups. He’s the grandson of the founder of home construction firm PulteGroup. Read More

Freddie Mac Adds Craig Phillips to Leadership Team

The former chief housing advisor to the Treasury secretary during the first Trump administration will now oversee Freddie’s regulatory and conservatorship affairs operations. Read More

Thompson to Retire, Major Reform Efforts Unfinished

The FHFA director joins a number of financial regulators resigning from their posts before the second Trump administration begins. Read More

GSE Roundup

California wildfires, attorney fees, collateral valuations and board elections. Read More

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