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GSE Seller Buybacks Bounce Higher, Caliber Tops in 1Q20

The share of current production loans that sellers have to buy back from GSE securities pools remained miniscule, although volume was up in the first quarter. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHFA Seeks Broader Authority Over Nonbank Servicers

In its annual report to Congress, the FHFA recommended legislation that will allow it “to examine the records, operations and facilities” of all Fannie/Freddie servicers. Read More

Calabria Says Re-Proposed GSE Capital Rule Not So Different

The FHFA director said he decided to re-propose the rule because it was important for the process to be “extremely transparent and open.” Read More

FHFA Drops Plan for Larger, Multi-Issuer UMBS Pools

To promote the fungibility of the uniform MBS, Fannie and Freddie will more closely align how they evaluate their seller/servicers. Read More

Court of Federal Claims Winnows GSE Shareholder Lawsuits

In each case, Chief Judge Margaret Sweeney’s decision hinged on whether the plaintiffs were pursuing direct or derivative claims. Read More

Quicken’s Peers Believe the Nonbank Can Pull Off an IPO

The nonbank accounted for 7.7% of originations in the first quarter of 2020. Read More

FHFA Extends COVID-19-Related Policies

GSEs extend moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until Aug. 31. Read More

Industry Veteran McCord Indicted for Bank, GSE-Related Fraud

Ronald McCord, the former president of First Mortgage, faces 24 counts of bank fraud, money laundering and making a false statement. Read More

Fannie, Freddie Select Blue Chip Financial Advisors

Industry stakeholders believe this is a sign the GSEs are on track to undergo their long-expected public offerings. Read More

Freddie Prices Two K-Deals

The GSE priced two deals totaling $1.17 billion. Read More

Inside The GSEs

June 19, 2020

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GSE Seller Buybacks Bounce Higher, Caliber Tops in 1Q20

FHFA Seeks Broader Authority Over Nonbank Servicers

Calabria Says Re-Proposed GSE Capital Rule Not So Different

FHFA Drops Plan for Larger, Multi-Issuer UMBS Pools

Court of Federal Claims Winnows GSE Shareholder Lawsuits

Quicken’s Peers Believe the Nonbank Can Pull Off an IPO

FHFA Extends COVID-19-Related Policies

Industry Veteran McCord Indicted for Bank, GSE-Related Fraud

Fannie, Freddie Select Blue Chip Financial Advisors

Freddie Prices Two K-Deals

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Inside The GSEs

June 19, 2020

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?