Tag Archives: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)

By announcing membership in Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System, the FHFA affirms its commitment to progress toward addressing the impact of climate change.

In service as Acting Director of the FHFA since June 2021, former FDIC executive officially begins her term as FHFA Director after a 49-46 Senate vote.

Just over a week after conformation by the U.S. Senate, former FHFA exec sworn in by HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge to spearhead the FHA’s goals of expand access to safe, affordable, and sustainable housing.

After a re-nomination by President Biden, Julia Gordon has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as Commissioner of the FHA/Assistant Secretary of HUD.

In a move to increase equitable housing for all qualified borrowers, lenders will be able to better assist and counsel their clients during the homebuying process.

New program commits to serving manufactured housing markets, as data shows residents of owner-occupied manufactured housing tend to have lower incomes than owners of site-built homes.

Rise in both mortgage rates and loan fees for second homes is driving down interest nationwide in vacation homes nationwide.

Current CEO Hugh Frater to retire and will be replaced on an interim basis by President David Benson. Meanwhile, Fannie Mae Board Chair Sheila Bair is stepping down and will be replaced by ex-Wells Fargo head Michael Heid.

New announcement will require servicers with GSE-backed mortgages backed to delay the foreclosure process for up to 60 days.

Sandra L. Thompson, Director of the FHFA, speaks with DS News about her goals and priorities for the Agency and her vision for the future of the GSEs.