Fannie and Freddie reported $83.8 billion of single-family loans in MBS pools under COVID payment-deferral plans. But 91.6% of COVID borrowers were current at the end of March. (Includes data chart.)
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After spiking in the third and fourth quarters of 2020, GSE repurchases of delinquent loans from MBS pools fell sharply in early 2021. (Includes data chart.)
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Fannie and Freddie once again turned in stellar results. In the first quarter, profits increased along with their net worth positions. (Includes data chart.)
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The program will be rolled out to GSE borrowers with incomes at or below 80% of a geographic area’s median income. One stipulation: no more than one missed payment in the past 12 months.
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The amended PSPAs require Fannie and Freddie to abide by the new QM rule, even though the rule doesn’t formally go into effect until Oct. 1, 2022.
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Fannie and Freddie hope to repeat their success with green multifamily MBS on the single-family side of the business. They’re also expanding their ESG offerings into social and sustainable bonds.
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FHFA says appraisal waivers may subside after the agency reviews comments in its outstanding RFI. However, the cash window caps may be here for a while.
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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.
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