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Inside The GSEs

May 8, 2020

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GSE Sellers Put Pedal to the Metal in April MBS Volume

Heavy refinance volume pushed Fannie/Freddie MBS production to $175.5 billion in April, one of the highest monthly totals in GSE history. Nonbanks continued to lead the charge. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

GSEs Post Meager 1Q Profits; Losses Loom in 2Q?

The GSEs’ showing in the first quarter only reflects one full month of the impact of the coronavirus crisis. As potentially millions more homeowners stop paying their mortgages, the enterprises face the prospect of an even more challenging second quarter. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHLBanks Pony Up for COVID-19 Assistance

Most of the FHLBanks’ COVID-19 relief programs have been initiated at the district level, resulting in considerable variations in scale and generosity. Read More

Credit-Risk Transfers Pass Their First Big Test. However…

Freddie Mac believes the market for credit-risk transfers may never return to pre-COVID levels because of the potential impact of the pandemic on mortgage performance. Read More

Freddie to Pay Small, Diverse Contractors Faster

Small and women/minority-owned suppliers serving Freddie Mac will receive payment on their invoices at least 20 days earlier than stipulated in their contracts. Read More

FHFA Appoints CFPB’s Kate Fulton as COO

CFPB COO Kate Fulton will take charge as FHFA COO at the end of May. The agency’s acting COO, Lawrence Stauffer, will return to his previous role as special advisor in the Division of Resolutions. Read More

GSEs Help Renters Discover Their Options in the Crisis

Renters can now find out if the property they live in has a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage, which can protect them from eviction. Read More

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