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February 28, 2025

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Profits Tick Down at the FHLBanks in Fourth Quarter

Overall FHLBank borrowing was down 4.8% from the third quarter, but most of that decline was concentrated among the largest members. Year over year, though, outstanding advances fell 16.8%. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Pulte Confirmation Hearing: Probably Good Enough

Although little is known about Pulte’s policy positions, his housing and philanthropic background have helped him win the support of most industry trade groups and many consumer advocacy organizations. Read More

Administrative GSE Reform or the Status Quo

Would exiting conservatorship expose Fannie and Freddie to more or less risk from political meddling? Read More

Reforming GSEs Without Ending the Conservatorships

A 2021 SCOTUS decision made FHFA just another agency of the executive branch. That means Trump can meddle with any GSE policies and programs he chooses. Read More

Calabria Reunites With Trump Admin in New Role

The Trump administration’s decision to hire the libertarian housing official is a net positive for GSE reform, according to an analyst. Read More

Senate Dems Question HUD Role in GSE Reform

Senate Banking Committee members seek clarity over HUD Secretary Scott Turner’s statement that he would lead the process of ending the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More

Freddie Updates Servicing Transfer Procedures

Updates will automate parts of the voluntary partial-cancellation process that are currently manual. This tool will be available through Freddie’s Gateway portal. Read More

Freddie Downplays ‘Data Breach’

The enterprise mistakenly sent the personal information of a handful of borrowers to one of its third-party providers. Normally, these files are anonymized. Read More

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