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Industry Briefs, Jan. 16, 2026
Industry news from Snapdocs, MeridianLink, Friday Harbor, LoanLogics, ICE, Gershman Mortgage and WFG National Title Insurance.
MBA Statement on FHFA’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued a statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s 2026-2028 Enterprise Housing Goals final rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac:
Fannie Mae Updates HomeStyle Renovation Program; Lowers Completion Threshold
In another win for lenders and borrowers, Fannie Mae recently updated the HomeStyle Renovation mortgage program by improving upfront disbursement flexibility, allowing lenders to release up to 50% of renovation funds at closing.
Fannie Mae’s Construction Lending Updates Signal Strategic Progress for Lenders and Borrowers
On Nov. 5, Fannie Mae announced long-awaited enhancements to its construction-to-permanent (C2P) loan policies, marking a significant win for lenders, borrowers and the broader housing market.
MBA Responds to FHFA’s Proposed 2026-2028 Housing Goals
The Mortgage Bankers Association sent a comment letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency in response to the agency’s proposed rule on its 2026-2028 housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the GSEs.
Premier Member Editorial: Prudent AI’s Jayendran GS on How Fannie Mae’s Tech Partnerships Signal a Market Transformation
The agency lending ecosystem is actively expanding to serve America’s growing self-employed workforce—and Fannie Mae’s strategic partnerships with leading technology vendors clearly signal the acceleration of this transformation.
Fannie Mae Sentiment Index Flat in September
Fannie Mae released the latest results of its Home Purchase Sentiment Index, finding it was flat at 71.4 in September.
To the Point With Bob: Why Preserving Competition Between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Matters
To the Point with Bob is a periodic blog by MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.
Fannie Mae HPSI Sees Slight Decrease in August
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell 0.4 point to 71.4 in August.