Tag Archives: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)

Acting FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson spoke before the Senate Banking Committee, pending her confirmation as Director of the Agency.

In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced its annual change to the conforming loan limit for loans purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs). For 2022, it was announced that the limit increased by 18% to $647,200, reflecting the average increase of home prices over the last year.  But ...

Attorney Marissa M. Yaker details what you need to know about the Homeowner Assistance Fund, and the HAF’s goal of mitigating financial hardships associated with the pandemic.

Beginning April 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will add upfront fees to both high-balance loans and second home loans.

To meet its goal of supporting equitable access to housing opportunities nationwide, the FHFA has issued its single-family and multi-family housing goals and subgoals for 2022-2024.

President Joseph R. Biden has nominated Sandra L. Thompson to the serve as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson has been serving as the Acting Director since June 2021.  “Thompson has over four decades of government experience in financial regulation, risk management, and consumer protection,” said ...

In a banner year for the industry, the ascension in home prices has forced baseline conforming loan limits to rise to $647,200 in 2022.

Reversing the trend of just one month ago, pending sales of U.S. homes rose 7.5% in October as consumers regained their financial footing to lock in rates before an anticipated rise.

Conforming to IRS guidelines, the FHFA has reported the deemed-issuance-ratio on underlying bonds for 2022.

Effective November 1, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the appointment of three people to permanent executive positions within the agency.  Firstly, Acting COO Katrina Jones was named the permanent COO of the agency.  Jones, who has been the acting COO since August, brings 35 ...