Fannie Mae reported gains in net revenues in the third quarter of 2021, and Freddie Mac experienced a 4% rise, spurred by mortgage portfolio growth and higher average G-fees.
Read More »GSEs to Submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans
FHFA announces new requirements from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as part of an interagency effort to advance fairness in mortgage lending.
Read More »FHFA Extends REO-Buying Period
In an effort to ease supply shortages, the agency added 10 days to its program that allows owner occupants an exclusive "first look" at distressed real estate.
Read More »Hurricane Ida Disaster Resources
Federal agencies detail assistance available to servicers and property owners in presidentially declared major disaster areas throughout Louisiana.
Read More »Government Agencies Seek Affordable-Housing Solutions
The White House—with HUD, FHFA, Treasury, and other departments—announced a a series of actions aimed at removing barriers to homeownership.
Read More »GSEs Report 65k+ Foreclosure-Prevention Actions in May
xThe FHFA measures loan-performance metrics and steps taken by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to ensure home retention for struggling borrowers.
Read More »Q3 Shows Signs of Effective Foreclosure Prevention Actions
The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) completed 539,451 foreclosure prevention actions during the third quarter of this year, according to new data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The total number of GSE loans in forbearance plans totaled 1.04 million by ...
Read More »FHFA Announces Milestone Toward Ending Conservatorships
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released a final rule to the Federal Register for publication today that establishes a new regulatory capital framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, also known as the Enterprises. The final rule makes changes ...
Read More »FHFA Strategy Focuses on Post-Conservatorship Years
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has released an updated strategic plan that envisioned a path for ending the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that have been in place since September 2008. According to a statement issued by ...
Read More »FHFA Updates Policy on Single-family Mortgages in Forbearance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced a one-month extension of its temporary policy of allowing the purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific eligibility criteria as set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The policy, ...
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