The PAVE Action Plan is aimed at advancing equity in the appraisal process and promoting generational wealth creation through homeownership.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Announces Two New Executive Appointments
With decades of shared experience in housing finance, policy, and financial services, Sam Valverde and Felecia Rotellini join Ginnie Mae as EVP and Senior Advisor & Chief of Staff to the President, respectively.
Read More »Senate Banking Committee Approves Nomination of Thompson as FHFA Director
A special Executive Session of the Senate Banking Committee voted on advancing Sandra Thompson as Director of the FHFA, among other key nominations.
Read More »FHFA Finalizes Changes to the GSEs’ Capital Framework
Amendments to the capital framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will refine the risk-based capital treatment of the GSE’s credit risk transfer.
Read More »FHFA Releases Strategic Plan for 2022-2026
The FHFA has released a draft of its strategic plan and is requesting input from interested parties before a final version is released.
Read More »Thompson Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee
Acting FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson spoke before the Senate Banking Committee, pending her confirmation as Director of the Agency.
Read More »Should Conforming Loan Limits be Capped?
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 ...
Read More »Understanding the HAF
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.
Read More »FHFA to Increase GSE Pricing Framework
Beginning April 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will add upfront fees to both high-balance loans and second home loans.
Read More »FHFA Finalizes GSE’s Housing Goals
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.
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