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Inside The GSEs

November 21, 2025

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FHLBank Profits Up Despite Declining Advances

Outstanding advances for the FHLBank system fell to $693.48 billion in the third quarter from $742.85 billion in the second. Still, the 11 FHLBanks’ combined profits were up almost 10%. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

Leadership Turnover at Fannie Followed Issues With Pulte

Fannie executives were forced out after investigating evidence of potential wrongdoing by FHFA Director Bill Pulte, sources say. Read More

Ackman Taps the Brakes on GSE Reform

Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman, who earlier this year pitched a swift end to the conservatorship, now says it could take as long as three years. He also has some near-term suggestions. Read More

Freddie Continues to Update Quality Control Efforts

The integration of Freddie’s new Quality Control Advisor Plus, its performing loan repurchase alternative pilot and its Income Calculator is expected to reduce loan defect levels and lower costs for lenders. Read More

GSE Reform Without Ending Conservatorships

Mortgage industry stakeholders discussed what happens to the UMBS, LLPAs and capital rules if shares in the GSEs are sold without letting them out of conservatorship. Read More

House Reps Push for Looser Homeowners Insurance Rules at GSEs

Rural lawmakers protest GSE guidelines that require borrowers to have replacement cost value homeowners insurance if their mortgage is purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Read More

Credit Score Changes to Impact CRT Disclosures

Enhancements to CRT disclosures introduce three new fields and modify one existing field. Read More

GSE Roundup

Freddie markets multifamily CRT deal; Fannie updates bankruptcy attorney fees; multifamily affordability test includes updated High Opportunity Areas data. Read More

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