Several of the regulatory and management measures undertaken to mitigate the impact of the pandemic are slowly being eased. Is that a sign markets are improving?
Release of the transcripts from FHFA’s listening session on the GSEs’ housing goals was delayed for weeks, but the comments from affordable housing advocates remain fresh.
Mortgage industry observers increasingly argue that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be regulated as utilities. But conservative critics say, “Not so fast.”
Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater violated conflict of interest rules not once but at least three times, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Office of Inspector General.
Independent mortgage bankers continue to argue that GSE caps on risk-layering and limits on mortgages for second homes and investment properties will harm borrowers and lenders alike.
KBW analysts believe it will take 15 years for the two government-sponsored enterprises to meet FHFA’s capital requirement to exit conservatorship. KBW reduced its target price on Fannie and Freddie stocks to $1.00 each.
Sen. Pat Toomey, R-PA, the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, this week indicated the GOP may be ready to compromise on key issues related to GSE reform.
Treasury’s stake in the GSEs should be used to create a joint venture focused on affordable housing. Also, to ensure success, Fannie and Freddie should be converted into utilities, two industry pros recommend.
Is Onity Group eyeing a sale? Perhaps. And why not? Servicing values are approaching a 25-year high.
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