September 8, 2026By Dennis HollierEmployee Morale Takes Hit at Fannie Mae Following LayoffsThe firing of 10 senior executives at the government-sponsored enterprise in August rattled leaders and staffers.
September 4, 2026By Brandon IveyPulte Orders VS4 Rollout, Considers Bi-Merge for GSEsFHFA Director Bill Pulte cited massive price hikes on FICO scores in recent years as the reason for making VS4 widely available through the GSEs.
September 4, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Pulte Frustrated by Credit Bureaus / Interest Rates Rise to Highest Level Thus Far in 2026 / Better Rejects Garg’s Turnaround PlanFHFA director Bill Pulte expressed frustration that the credit bureaus haven’t sufficiently engaged in reform talks with FHFA, accusing them of “cartel-like” behavior.
August 4, 2026By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Fannie Marketing CRT Deal After Lull / Better’s Platform Model / Carrington Sees Interest in Servicing Transfers