Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may exit conservatorship by 2027 under a structured framework that supports affordable housing and protects small lenders.
CBO reports better conditions for GSEs to repay Treasury
Recapitalization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may benefit the Treasury and could lead to increased financial stability for the GSEs.
The upcoming housing battle that could roil mortgage costs even more
The new Trump administration aims to remove Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control, impacting the mortgage market significantly.
Broeksmit: MBA ready to work on GSEs' exit from conservatorship
Republican leaders prioritize ending the GSE conservatorship, which has lasted since the 2008 financial crisis, aiming for reform and a structured exit plan.
FHFA conforming loan limits increase to $806,500 in 2025
The FHFA has increased the conforming loan limit for 2025 to $806,500 to help buyers finance higher-priced homes amid a weak housing market.
Mortgage Regulators Are Shrugging Off Climate Risk. It Could Cost Taxpayers Billions.
Rising sea levels and climate change are diminishing property values in vulnerable areas, threatening the stability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Ending the Fannie/Freddie conservatorships
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may exit conservatorship by 2027 under a structured framework that supports affordable housing and protects small lenders.
CBO reports better conditions for GSEs to repay Treasury
Recapitalization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may benefit the Treasury and could lead to increased financial stability for the GSEs.
The upcoming housing battle that could roil mortgage costs even more
The new Trump administration aims to remove Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control, impacting the mortgage market significantly.
Broeksmit: MBA ready to work on GSEs' exit from conservatorship
Republican leaders prioritize ending the GSE conservatorship, which has lasted since the 2008 financial crisis, aiming for reform and a structured exit plan.
FHFA conforming loan limits increase to $806,500 in 2025
The FHFA has increased the conforming loan limit for 2025 to $806,500 to help buyers finance higher-priced homes amid a weak housing market.
Mortgage Regulators Are Shrugging Off Climate Risk. It Could Cost Taxpayers Billions.
Rising sea levels and climate change are diminishing property values in vulnerable areas, threatening the stability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
No undue risk! Freddie Mac's Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions
The significance of loan buybacks varies by perspective; Freddie Mac experiences a decrease in requests but increase in repurchase amounts suggests complexity.
Becoming a seller/servicer with Freddie Mac
Obtaining approval as a Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer can provide significant competitive advantages in the mortgage industry.
No undue risk! Freddie Mac's Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions
The significance of loan buybacks varies by perspective; Freddie Mac experiences a decrease in requests but increase in repurchase amounts suggests complexity.
Becoming a seller/servicer with Freddie Mac
Obtaining approval as a Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer can provide significant competitive advantages in the mortgage industry.
Freddie Mac: Seller/servicers must keep up with cybersecurity threats
Freddie Mac is urging seller/servicers to prioritize cybersecurity and maintain robust information security programs to prevent and mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.
Record numbers of cybersecurity incidents against seller/servicers occurred in 2023, including social engineering attacks and the installation of malware and ransomware.
Wall Street wants second mortgages expanded for 'the next big U.S. stimulus.' Is that wise?
Freddie Mac proposed to enter the secondary mortgage and home equity loans market, aiming to unlock an estimated $1-2 trillion in consumer spending.
Concerns arise regarding the proposal's potential impact on inflation and the already substantial home equity available to U.S. homeowners.
Opinion: Freddie Mac second mortgage loans further its mission