Uncertainty on Timeline of New Credit Score Models August 11, 2023 Dennis Hollier Industry wants more time to comply with new credit score requirements.Read More
Retail Channel Gains Share in Agency Market August 10, 2023 Andras Malatinszky The retail channel gained market share from brokers and correspondents in the second quarter.Read More
GSEs to Phase Out COVID Servicing Policies August 10, 2023 Dennis Hollier Most pandemic-era flexibilities regarding QRPC, forbearances and loan-modification plans will sunset Nov. 1.Read More
Deliveries to GSEs Slow in July August 9, 2023 Dennis Hollier Volume was off 10.4% in July compared with June.Read More
GSEs Adjust Guidelines on Tax Liens, Appraisals August 8, 2023 Dennis Hollier Freddie Mac stated that the borrower’s debt-payment-to-income ratio must be calculated based on the payment plan established with the IRS.Read More
Short Takes: Fallout From Fitch’s Downgrade: Higher Interest Rates and GSE CRT Ratings / Somewhat Older Loans in Non-Agency MBS August 4, 2023 Brandon Ivey Fitch's downgrade of its rating for the U.S. influenced interest rates on mortgages and had ramifications for GSE CRT.Read More
‘Noncore’ Share of GSE Activity Declining August 3, 2023 James Dohnert The core share of GSE activity increased to 81.2% in the first quarter, up from 79.4% in the previous quarter.Read More
Short Takes: Freddie Assessing Tax Transcripts / GSEs Also Downgraded / New Non-Agency MBS / HUD Increases Outreach on Appraisal Bias / Terra Property Trust Improves Offer August 3, 2023 Brandon Ivey Freddie Mac improves income verification options for self-employed borrowers.Read More
Freddie's Profits Increase Thanks to Home Price Gains August 2, 2023 Dennis Hollier Higher home prices allowed the enterprise to shift from a $395 million provision for credit losses in the first quarter to a $537 million benefit in the second.Read More
Home Price Growth Buoys Fannie Earnings August 1, 2023 Dennis Hollier The mortgage giant saw a $132 million first-quarter provision for losses shift to a $1.22 billion benefit in the second.Read More
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