FHFA Pushes GSEs Embrace Chattel Loans in DTS Overhaul
The FHFA proposes an outcome-based Duty to Serve overhaul to push Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac toward stronger support ...
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Explore FHFA coverage across three articles that explain mortgage policy shifts, FOIA developments, and how loan pools influence your credit.
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FHFA Pushes Direct Power to Sue Mortgage Fraud Now
The FHFA has asked Congress for sweeping new authority to file civil lawsuits for mortgage fraud, aiming to curb abus...
Mortgage Brokers Urge FHFA to Delay Condo Rules 12-Month
Mortgage brokers push back against the upcoming condo-rule rollout from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, seeking a one-yea...
Trump Says FHFA Director Won’t Serve as Permanent DNI
President Donald Trump disclosed that Bill Pulte, head of the FHFA, will not stay on as permanent DNI. The move inten...
Secondary Mortgage Market Waits for Data, Scoring Shifts
Lenders roll out alt-score models while the secondary mortgage market waits for performance data, prompting rating ag...
Valverde: Pulte’s Role Won’t Halt GSE Reform Efforts
Sam Valverde says valverde: pulte’s role won’t derail GSE reform as markets digest Bill Pulte's surprise DNI appointm...
Trump Replaces Gabbard with Bill Pulte Housing Chief
President Trump announced Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, will serve as acting director o...
Trump Names FHFA Director to Acting DNI Post, Shaking Markets
President Trump taps Bill Pulte to serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence while keeping him at the helm of...
Mortgage Lock-In Becomes Life for Homeowners in 2026
The once-rate story has grown into a life-altering reality, as millions of homeowners stay put to protect a valuable ...
Lenders Wrestle with Nuances of New Credit Scores Today
Lenders grapple with how to price loans as multiple credit-score models collide, creating wide score gaps and complex...
Fannie Accepts Crypto Mortgage: Hidden Costs Emerge
The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae to accept cryptocurrency as mortgage reserves, but a steep haircut on crypto holding...
From Loan Pools to Consumer Wallets: Credit Score Shift
A January 2026 FHFA release details a two-score, lender-choice framework that could ripple through mortgage pricing, ...