The FHFA is considering modifications to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s 2018-2020 Underserved Markets Plans under their Duty to Serve program. Here’s what the GSE conservator plans to amend in this program.
Read More »Measuring Delinquency and Foreclosure Recovery
According to a recent report, delinquencies and foreclosures have experienced a sharp rise in serious delinquency and foreclosures following the hurricanes in 2017. See how the GSEs and major lenders have handled delinquencies following the 2017 hurricanes.
Read More »Hensarling: “There’s Something Amiss at FHFA”
On Thursday, the Financial Services Committee held a hearing discussing the conservatorship of the GSEs, as well as other issues the FHFA may be facing such as accusations of abuse. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Helping Delinquent Borrowers Save Their Homes
As part of the GSE conservatorship, the FHFA measures how effective Fannie and Freddie are at keeping delinquent borrowers in their homes. See what steps the GSEs took in the quarter to tackle delinquency and foreclosure.
Read More »How to Improve Affordable Housing
In an effort to improve affordable housing options in the U.S., Fannie Mae will be accepting new ideas through the Innovation Challenge. Find out how to submit here.
Read More »Fannie Mae Announces Leadership Changes
Fannie Mae recently announced that Manuel “Manolo” Sánchez Rodríguez has been elected to the Board of Directors. Fannie Mae also announces the departure of Brian Brooks, EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
Read More »FHFA Releases Plan to Better Align Fannie and Freddie
The FHFA announced a plan to align programs, policies, and practices that affect the prepayment rates of “To-Be-Announced"-eligible mortgage-backed securities. See how the plan intends to maintain and improve the efficiency and liquidity of the secondary mortgage market.
Read More »Visualizing Hurricane Florence’s Impact on East Coast Housing
With the massive storm surging toward the East Coast, a predictive 3D model attempts to lay out the storm’s impact on housing within the area of its projected landfall.
Read More »A Snapshot of MSR Activities
A recent webinar covered the state of MSR, including values and how to understand the shifts in MSR pricing and assumptions. Click through to learn more about how mortgage rates have impacted MSR.
Read More »Fannie Mae Weighs in on the Housing Market
Homeowner confidence seems to have been impacted by increasing jobs and income. See what homeowners think about the current state of housing.
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