FHFA sets 2026-2028 housing goals for GSEs

FHFA sets 2026-2028 housing goals for GSEs

The Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 requires the FHFA to establish several annual housing goals for single-family and multifamily mortgages purchased by the enterprises. FHFA published a... Read more »
Easing GSE credit score requirements raises risk concerns

Easing GSE credit score requirements raises risk concerns

At a time when lack of affordability is a major issue for prospective homebuyers, eliminating minimum credit score requirements in GSE automated underwriting may sound like a great idea to expand credit... Read more »
Treasury, FHFA take key steps for ‘orderly’ exit of GSEs from conservatorship

Treasury, FHFA take key steps for ‘orderly’ exit of GSEs from conservatorship

“The GSEs are integral to homeownership and rental housing, and the transition to a post-conservatorship era must be done the right way with an ample timeline. MBA stands ready to work with... Read more »
FHFA finalizes new housing goals for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

FHFA finalizes new housing goals for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week announced a new final rule establishing affordable housing goals for the loan purchases of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from 2025... Read more »
FHFA home-price index ascends 4.3% in Q3 2024

FHFA home-price index ascends 4.3% in Q3 2024

U.S. home prices rose 4.3% year over year in the third quarter of 2024, per the latest House Price Index (HPI) released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Compared to... Read more »
FHFA releases three-year plans to improve housing access

FHFA releases three-year plans to improve housing access

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Monday unveiled its three-year plan for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to improve housing opportunities in underserved areas. Key pillars of... Read more »
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 »