Fannie and Freddie reported $1.01 billion in seller repurchases during the first quarter of 2022, the highest quarterly volume in nearly eight years. (Includes three data charts.)

GSE insiders worry litigation over race-based housing assistance will undermine the enterprises’ equitable housing finance plans.

The new 50-basis-point upfront fee is intended to offset the cost of capital each enterprise is required to hold for guaranteeing the collateral of its competitor.