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

Quarterly profits were up at both Fannie and Freddie, but were down significantly on a year-to-date basis due to a weak first half of 2025. (Includes data table.)

FHFA’s bid to reduce the GSEs’ low- and very-low-income benchmarks was praised by some lender groups, but disparaged by affordable housing advocates.