FHFA Rejects GSEs’ DTS Plans, Wants Revisions January 18, 2022 Dennis Hollier Advocacy groups representing these underserved markets sharply criticized the plans, arguing the GSEs actually proposed reduced loan targets...Read More
FHFA Director-Nominee Thompson: No Administrative End for GSE Conservatorships January 14, 2022 Dennis Hollier Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-TN, also got in the mix, pointing out that the Housing and Economic Recovery Act doesn’t envision indefinite conservatorships...Read More
Fannie and Freddie Expect Record CRT Issuance in 2022 January 10, 2022 Dennis Hollier Freddie said it plans to “introduce new slices” to its STACR M-1 tranches.Read More
FHFA Rejects GSEs' Duty-to-Serve Plans January 7, 2022 Dennis Hollier Housing advocates, spearheaded by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, believe the GSEs’ plans actually reduce loan targets for all three areas targeted by DTS.Read More
Angelo Gordon Enters the GSE-Eligible Non-Agency MBS Market January 6, 2022 Brandon Ivey Blue River Mortgage III, Angelo Gordon’s conduit, started acquiring Fannie/Freddie-eligible loans for investment properties last year.Read More
Short Takes: Higher LLPAs for IPLs? / Who Benefits? / Paying Off Expensive Debt / Cashing Out of The Tree / Bank LO Veteran Joins NB in Boston January 6, 2022 Monica Hogan It's a new year and that means LO recruiting season is under way...Read More
FHFA Hikes LLPAs On Second-Home and High-Balance Loans January 5, 2022 Dennis Hollier Industry consultant Mark Goldhaber: "At least it's a step in the right direction."Read More
FHFA Continues to Focus on Appraisal Bias December 29, 2021 Dennis Hollier The centerpiece of a new report is a list of 18 specific examples, some of which are outright illegal.Read More
GSE Seller Repurchases Ratchet Higher in Third Quarter December 28, 2021 John Bancroft As of September, 2021 already represented the highest annual buyback total — which includes indemnifications as well as repurchases — since 2014.Read More
FHFA Sets GSE Housing Goals for Coming Years December 23, 2021 Dennis Hollier The single-family goals didn't change from the FHFA's initial proposal while the multifamily goals will be limited to 2022 due to industry concerns.Read More
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