Dennis Hollier

OIG: FHFA Didn’t Follow Cloud Security Procedures

September 25, 2020

FHFA officers told the inspector general that they believed performing some of the required security assessments “was an inefficient use of agency resources.”

GSEs Issue a Flurry of Multifamily Deals

September 25, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Over the past two weeks, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have collectively priced multifamily deals totaling nearly $4 billion.

Former Freddie Executive Boyle Joins Roostify

September 25, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Chris Boyle will be in charge of all external-facing functions at the digital mortgage lending platform, including strategy, marketing and business development efforts.

FSOC: GSE Capital Rules Aren’t Strict Enough

September 25, 2020

Dennis Hollier

In an opaquely worded presentation, the FSOC suggested the bank-like capital requirements in the reproposed rule may not be strict enough.

FHFA OIG Finds Use of eMortgages Up Sharply During Pandemic

September 25, 2020

Dennis Hollier

The volume of eMortgages purchased by Fannie and Freddie has grown more than fourfold since 2018, but it’s still a tiny fraction of their single-family business.

FHFA Chief Faces Heat from Republicans in House Hearing

September 24, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Much of the criticism from the GOP concerned the re-proposed capital rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which will reduce the capital relief the GSEs receive for credit-risk transfers.

FHFA Once Again Extends the GSE Forbearance Acquisition Program

September 24, 2020

Paul Muolo and Dennis Hollier

Although the forbearance program was extended by the FHFA, it still looks expensive to lenders at 500 to 700 basis points...

Three Amicus Curiae Briefs Filed in Collins v. Mnuchin

September 24, 2020

Dennis Hollier

After a mixed decision in the Fifth Circuit, it’s not clear how the SCOTUS will rule — especially with the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week. Oral arguments are scheduled for Dec. 9.

Calabria Makes It Clear: No Exit From Conservatorship in 2020

September 18, 2020

Dennis Hollier

“Let’s be very clear,” Calabria said. “The CARES Act imposed unfunded costs on Fannie and Freddie,” adding that, by statute, the GSEs are required to recoup those costs via income.

HFSC Puts Some Heat on Calabria on Capital Rule, Adverse Fee

September 17, 2020

Dennis Hollier

Facing pressure from both sides of the aisle, FHFA Director Mark Calabria said if the GSEs had come into the current crisis with sufficient capital, the adverse market fee could have been delayed for a few years.

Dennis Hollier

ARTICLES

OIG: FHFA Didn’t Follow Cloud Security Procedures

GSEs Issue a Flurry of Multifamily Deals

Former Freddie Executive Boyle Joins Roostify

FSOC: GSE Capital Rules Aren’t Strict Enough

FHFA OIG Finds Use of eMortgages Up Sharply During Pandemic

FHFA Chief Faces Heat from Republicans in House Hearing

FHFA Once Again Extends the GSE Forbearance Acquisition Program

Three Amicus Curiae Briefs Filed in Collins v. Mnuchin

Calabria Makes It Clear: No Exit From Conservatorship in 2020

HFSC Puts Some Heat on Calabria on Capital Rule, Adverse Fee

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