With President Donald Trump recently calling on federal agencies to create a detailed plan for GSE and housing finance reform, a pair of industry experts outline a plan for what meaningful reform could look like.
Read More »Planning for the Possible End of GSE Conservatorship
In a recent interview, Collingwood Group Chairman Tim Rood discussed the memorandum signed by President Donald Trump calling for the end of conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Read More »Charting a Course for High Debt-to-Income Borrowers
A recent study claims that the GSE "patch" disproportionately benefits minority and lower-income borrowers. What could its upcoming expiration mean for the industry?
Read More »Mitigating Risks Through Technology
Managing foreclosed properties can be a challenge without proper procedures in place. Find out how experts leverage technology and safety in today’s rapidly evolving market.
Read More »How Fannie and Freddie Minimize Foreclosure Impacts
Eleven years after conservatorship began, an FHFA report looks back on how the GSEs have worked to assist homeowners facing foreclosure through options such as short sales and deeds-in-lieu.
Read More »Fitch Addresses PHH, Ocwen
As PHH assumes, a mortgage sub-servicing role to Ocwen, Fitch notes how this may impact RMBS.
Read More »Fannie & Freddie Confirm Uniform MBS Launch Date
The much-discussed universal mortgage-backed security is almost here. Click through to learn the latest details, what to expect from this program, and what it could mean for the industry.
Read More »Freddie Mac Addresses Self-Employed Underwriting
With self-employed borrowers an important and growing part of the mortgage market, Freddie Mac is working to meet their needs while maintaining underwriting standards.
Read More »FHFA’s Final Rule on Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security
As part of its goal to improve the predictability of cash flows to MBS investors, FHFA has announced its final rule for the single mortgage-backed security issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Click through to learn more.
Read More »A New Vision for Housing Finance Reform
A working paper gives its take on housing finance reform and the role of the GSEs in the market. Click through to learn more about the recommendations made.
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