Share among megabanks and large nonbanks grew as overall deliveries to the GSEs faltered in the first quarter. (Includes two data tables.)

Smaller shops may support an end to the GSE conservatorships, but only if it’s done in a way that preserves pricing parity, avoids additional charters and maintains the cash window.

FHFA’s ban on the GSEs’ use of special purpose credit programs doesn’t appear to apply to HomeReady or Home Possible, neither of which has a racial or ethnic requirement.

FHFA Director Pulte said fired Fannie employees were abusing their remote work status and, in some instances, fraudulently misusing the company’s matching gift program.

The time frames for servicers to complete routine foreclosures will expand in 17 states and shorten in four others.

Personnel moves at GSEs; Pulte warns lenders; GSE capital markets update; new reports from FHFA’s OIG.

Fannie reported a 3.6% increase in seller repurchases during the fourth quarter, while Freddie volume was essentially flat. For the year, lender buybacks were down 36% from 2023. (Includes three data tables.)

FHFA under the leadership of Bill Pulte has rescinded, deleted or closed at least eight agency directives without providing notice on the agency’s website or announcing the changes in a press release.

The new FHFA director’s whirlwind first week resulted in widespread staffing cuts at the regulator and a dramatic change in leadership at the GSEs. So far, criticism has been muted.

Former Fannie and Freddie CEOs question the durability and utility of the uniform MBS in a post-conservatorship mortgage market.