As part of the Duty to Serve program, the GSEs will present three virtual Listening Sessions focusing on rural housing, affordable housing preservation, and manufactured housing.
Read More »FHFA Increases Post-Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoria Protections
Following rules implemented by the CFPB, the FHFA has taken action to further shelter homeowners from foreclosure and eviction actions by mandating increased consumer protections.
Read More »FHFA Adds to Its Leadership Team
Just days after Sandra L. Thompson was named Acting Director, the FHFA continued to bolster its support staff with the appointment of three more to its leadership ranks.
Read More »Biden Nominates Two for Top HUD Roles
To bolster oversight of the nation’s housing marketplace, the President has tapped housing advocate Julia Gordon and Acting CFPB Director Dave Uejio for key roles at HUD.
Read More »Industry Reacts to New Acting FHFA Director
Thompson, who has overseen FHFA’s housing and regulatory policy, capital policy, financial analysis, and fair lending activities since 2013, pledges "laser focus" on "community investment."
Read More »Waters Seeks Extension of Federal Foreclosure Moratoria
Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee issues letter to federal agencies requesting additional time for at-risk borrowers.
Read More »FHFA Publishes GSE Goals for Market Improvements
By submission of their proposed plans, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are laying the groundwork for improvements in three underserved housing markets.
Read More »FHFA Announces Rule to Address Post-Conservatorship Framework
New final rule advances the FHFA’s roadmap for an orderly resolution to preserve the housing marketplace in the event of a GSE collapse.
Read More »New Refi Option for GSE-Backed Mortgages
A new refinance option drafted by the FHFA will benefit nearly two million low-income borrowers and allow them to take advantage of record-low rates.
Read More »Number of GSE Loans in Forbearance Plans Dips Lower
With the number of loans in forbearance trending downward, the FHFA has reported 71,000-plus foreclosure prevention actions in January.
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