Freddie repurchases dropped in the third quarter as the GSE changed how it classifies loans with defects that have been cured by the seller. Withdrawn buyback claims were up. (Includes three data tables.)

Ginnie MBS issuance outpaced the GSEs beginning in 2022, a trend that holds to this day. (Includes two data tables.)

Some industry groups are calling for a legislative solution to ending the conservatorships; others say FHFA and Treasury can do it themselves.

Although FHFA’s re-proposed rule takes into account many industry comments, stakeholders are seeking more clarification.

A new bulletin includes details on Freddie’s fee-only repurchase alternative, cybersecurity requirements and other issues.

Ginnie Mae’s former acting president will help develop and implement mission-related activities at Freddie.

The council highlighted fintechs and nonbank mortgage servicers as potential threats to financial stability during times of stress.

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition urged the GSEs to provide more analysis and demographic data.

In some high-cost areas, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be eligible to purchase mortgage loans as high as $1,209,750 for one-unit properties in 2025.

Industry trade groups want FHFA to rescind recently issued GSE guidelines and related surveys, and instead use the request-for-input process to make policy changes.