December 20, 2024By Dennis HollierFHFA's Housing Goals for GSEs More LenientLenders supported the regulator’s decision to lower some of the goals from the 2022-2024 rule.
December 20, 2024By Dennis HollierCapital Requirements a Factor in Fannie’s Declining Market ShareBecause Fannie’s book of business is by far the larger, it’s more impacted by the stability capital buffer than Freddie.
December 20, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Government Shutdown Impact / Existing-Home Sales Increase / Baby Boomers and Home Equity / Ginnie Senior Leader RetiringAmong many other issues, the shutdown would pause authorization for new flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program, potentially impacting home sales.
October 4, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Strong Recapture Rate for Planet Home / Jumbo MBS From Redwood / New CRT From Freddie / Home Improvement Securitization
October 2, 2024By Brandon IveyShort Takes: Chase Wins Auction for NPLs From Freddie / GSE-Eligible Loans in Non-Agency MBS / RTL Securitization / More Funds From HUD to Combat Housing Discrimination