Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac met all the FHFA benchmarks last year, but even if they’re lucky enough to do just as well this year, they would still fall short on several multifamily goals.

The interagency task force on property appraisal and valuation equity has identified many steps Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHFA can take to reduce racial bias in the appraisal process.

In a wide-ranging conversation, FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson described how innovation and new technology can bring more equity to the homebuying process.

A 20-year Freddie Mac veteran, Wendell Chambliss will serve as the company’s first-ever chief diversity and inclusion officer.

Following a joint warning from the FBI and the CISA, Freddie Mac reminded its seller/servicers about their role in preventing cyberattacks.

The collapse of Champlain Towers South in Florida resulted in the GSEs issuing temporary guidelines tightening eligibility requirements for condo loans. Industry representatives have denounced the new rules as draconian.

A windfall for Fannie and Freddie last year means their contributions to the Housing Trust Fund and the Capital Magnet Fund are up 3.9% for the year.

Also on the table: Will there be just one credit score model, or will lenders be able to select from multiple options?

The new requirements would distinguish between large and small servicers and whether that servicing covers GSE loans or Ginnie Mae loans.

The ruling makes it unlikely GSE shareholders will ever receive compensation for the value they lost through the net worth sweep.