The market initially reacted strongly after President Donald Trump signaled support for increased activity, directing the GSEs toward a $200 billion expansion of their MBS portfolios. Bloomberg reported on March 22 that the... Read more »
At the same time, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) will eliminate limited and streamlined review options for condo loans starting Aug. 3, requiring full project reviews in all cases. The shift is expected... Read more »
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 »
In the newest episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sits down with author and investment banker Chris Whalen to explore the potential pitfalls of ending the federal... Read more »
Fannie Mae announced a slew of leadership changes following the expected retirement of two senior executives. President David Benson will step down from his position in early to mid-2024 after 21 years at... Read more »