Tag Archives: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)

President Joseph R. Biden has nominated Sandra L. Thompson to the serve as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson has been serving as the Acting Director since June 2021.  “Thompson has over four decades of government experience in financial regulation, risk management, and consumer protection,” said ...

In a banner year for the industry, the ascension in home prices has forced baseline conforming loan limits to rise to $647,200 in 2022.

Reversing the trend of just one month ago, pending sales of U.S. homes rose 7.5% in October as consumers regained their financial footing to lock in rates before an anticipated rise.

Conforming to IRS guidelines, the FHFA has reported the deemed-issuance-ratio on underlying bonds for 2022.

Effective November 1, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced the appointment of three people to permanent executive positions within the agency.  Firstly, Acting COO Katrina Jones was named the permanent COO of the agency.  Jones, who has been the acting COO since August, brings 35 ...

Additional disclosure requirements drafted to promote market discipline and risk management practices at both Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac.

Bouncing back after a summer slowdown, the demand for second homes was up 60% from pre-pandemic levels in September, an uptick from July's 40% increase, but still below March's record growth.

New announcement will expand eligibility for the GSE’s refi programs for low- and moderate-income borrowers, and revise desktop appraisal mandates.

This week, nominees Alanna McCargo, James Arthur Jemison II, and Mark Colon will appear before the Senate as nominees for roles with Ginnie Mae and HUD.

The Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee has called upon President Biden to drop the Acting Director title and nominate Sandra L. Thompson as Director of FHFA.