Instead of larger, multi-issuer uniform MBS pools, FHFA wants seller/servicers to closely monitor the prepayment speeds of their broker/correspondent channels to ensure closer alignment of Fannie/Freddie pools.

To ensure the uniform MBS is a “continued success,” the FHFA has asked Fannie and Freddie to be watchful of “key patterns and measures.”

With Ginnie Mae forbearance requests now at 13% of outstandings, FHA has introduced a “temporary” policy to cover loans in progress.

Nonbank Ginnie Mae issuers increased their borrowings under the PTAP program in May but not significantly. Next up: FHA’s forbearance policy on loans in progress.

Directed by its regulator to curtail non-insurance front-end risk transfer deals, Fannie is piling into CIRTs instead.

The new FHFA-sponsored capital rule is finally here. But how long will it take for Fannie and Freddie to meet the standard before they can be released from conservatorship prison?

Ginnie Mae is keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 forbearance readings. The wild card: the FHA’s stance on loans in progress.

Designed to aid MBS issuers hurt by the pandemic, the Ginnie Mae PTAP has received high marks thus far. Details about usage could be released before the weekend starts.

Ginnie Mae came to the rescue of a handful of MBS issuers with its PTAP program. Meanwhile, Fannie/Freddie issuers needing cash because of the pandemic have some new options, but will they be used?

The OIG identified four areas where the FHFA will have to improve if it hopes to supervise the GSEs absent the powers of a conservator.