April 19, 2024By Dennis HollierStrong Reactions to Freddie’s Plan for Second MortgagesA proposal from Freddie Mac to acquire second liens prompted immediate reactions. The GSE rebuts claims that its plan represents “mission creep” or that it would interfere with the existing securitization market for closed-end seconds.
April 19, 2024By Dennis HollierThompson Spars With Republicans at HearingRepublicans on the Senate Banking Committee confronted FHFA Director Sandra Thompson about title insurance waivers and DPA “slush funds” at the GSEs.
April 19, 2024By Dennis HollierGSEs Clarify Treatment of Buyer’s Agent CommissionsFannie and Freddie find a way to deal with the NAR settlement without changing the rules.