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This interview originally appeared in the August edition of DS News. Doug Duncan, SVP and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae, is responsible for forecasting and analysis of the economy and the housing and mortgage markets. He also oversees strategic research regarding ...

Both GSEs issued their monthly volume summaries for June. How are their portfolios weathering the current economic challenges?

Nonetheless, Fannie and Freddie's Q2 results show that the pandemic's impact continues to be felt across several metrics.

The Green Bond program has generated roughly $40 million in transactions in its first three months.

The Agency said the benchmarks are unchanged from 2018-2020 due to economic uncertainty related to COVID-19.

Having remained apolitical since its inception, the Credit Risk Transfer program may now succumb to political pressure, according to a former Freddie Mac executive.

A new survey details how COVID-19 has impacted the industry and what executives are saying about the pandemic’s effects.

The report makes recommendations to Congress about potential legislation to enhance the safety and soundness of the regulated entities and move our nation toward a stronger, more resilient housing finance system. 

Morgan Stanley will work with the FHFA, and the Department of the Treasury as the GSE looks to “responsibly” ending conservatorship.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac sold 126,757 NPLs with a total unpaid principal balance of $23.8 billion, according to the new report.