Congressional caucus asks FHFA to halt title waiver program

Congressional caucus asks FHFA to halt title waiver program

The Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus is calling on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to cease its pilot program for title insurance waivers until the program is vetted and the agency... Read more »
FHFA to raise 2025 multifamily loan caps for GSEs by 4%

FHFA to raise 2025 multifamily loan caps for GSEs by 4%

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Monday announced that it will raise the 2025 multifamily loan caps for purchases by the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $73... Read more »
FHLBanks respond to FHFA report on affordable housing investments

FHLBanks respond to FHFA report on affordable housing investments

The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) lauded this week’s release of a report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which highlighted the banks’ growth in support of affordable housing... Read more »
FHFA says Federal Home Loan Banks have offered more support to affordable housing efforts

FHFA says Federal Home Loan Banks have offered more support to affordable housing efforts

The Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) saw significant growth in support of affordable housing and community development in 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).... Read more »
After industry criticism, FHFA revises changes to Suspended Counterparty Program

After industry criticism, FHFA revises changes to Suspended Counterparty Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Wednesday it has changed its proposal to amend the Suspended Counterparty Program (SCP), offering a less severe version after several trade groups raised concerns... Read more »
After industry criticism, FHFA revises changes to Suspended Counterparty Program

Senators urge FHFA to phase in new energy standards for GSE-backed mortgages

On Monday, a coalition of eight senators — seven Democrats and one Independent — submitted a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Sandra Thompson, urging her to phase in a... Read more »
State financial regulators and FHFA enter mortgage information sharing agreement

State financial regulators and FHFA enter mortgage information sharing agreement

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have signed onto a memorandum of understanding to formally share information between each other related to nonbank mortgage... Read more »
After industry criticism, FHFA revises changes to Suspended Counterparty Program

FHFA assisted nearly 44,000 troubled homeowners in Q4 2023

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 43,903 foreclosure prevention actions in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a new report published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Over the course... Read more »
After industry criticism, FHFA revises changes to Suspended Counterparty Program

FHFA sets transition to new credit models for late 2025

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Thursday that the transition to new credit score requirements is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decision commended by the mortgage industry. ... Read more »
FHFA analysis finds racial disparity in appraisers’ use of time adjustments

FHFA analysis finds racial disparity in appraisers’ use of time adjustments

A Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) analysis has shown racial disparities in appraisers’ use of time adjustments, potentially harming borrowers of minority groups. The FHFA based its analysis on single-family housing data from the... Read more »