April 8, 2022

GSE MBS Issuance Falls 19% in 1Q22 as Rates Rise

Among the top 100 GSE sellers, 78 delivered less dollar volume to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the first quarter of 2022 than in the previous period. Read More

Thompson Details Numerous Steps Needed to Free GSEs

The Federal Housing Finance Agency acting director said there are lots of questions that must be answered before Fannie and Freddie can exit government supervision. Read More

Will the Fed Really Sell Agency MBS?

The FOMC may take significant losses if it opts to sell its low-coupon agency MBS but soaring inflation may make it do so anyway. Read More

Fannie Provides Details on Premature Loan Buyouts

Thousands of loans were prematurely removed from Fannie MBS, Mega and Super pools with a financial impact that could approach $2 billion. Read More

FHFA Pauses Foreclosures for Borrowers Seeking HAF

Servicers will suspend foreclosure proceedings up to 60 days to allow homeowners to apply for financial aid from the assistance fund. Read More

Brickman: CRT Could Help Create Affordable Housing

The former Freddie CEO said that, by expanding the definition and use of CRT, Fannie and Freddie can offer more products with less risk. Read More

GSEs Remove Minimum Credit Score Condition on Affordable Refis

Fannie and Freddie say goodbye to the 620 minimum credit score for lower-income homeowners seeking a refinance. Read More

Fannie COO to Depart

Kimberly Johnson joins the long list of high-level GSE executives headed for greener pastures. Read More

Fannie and HUD Join Hands to Push Housing Vouchers

The new initiative will provide pricing incentives to multifamily property owners who accept housing choice vouchers issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read More

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GSE MBS Issuance Falls 19% in 1Q22 as Rates Rise

Thompson Details Numerous Steps Needed to Free GSEs

Will the Fed Really Sell Agency MBS?

Fannie Provides Details on Premature Loan Buyouts

FHFA Pauses Foreclosures for Borrowers Seeking HAF

Brickman: CRT Could Help Create Affordable Housing

GSEs Remove Minimum Credit Score Condition on Affordable Refis

Fannie COO to Depart

Fannie and HUD Join Hands to Push Housing Vouchers

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April 8, 2022

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The mortgage industry has been shedding jobs for a while now, but some lenders — particularly ones that focus on non-QMs — are talking about staffing up in anticipation of increased originations. Is your shop planning to hire this year?