MBA Letters Address GSE Liquidity Requirements, ‘Living Wills’

The first letter offers recommendations on how FHFA can improve its framework for codifying new liquidity requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The second letter addresses an FHFA proposal to require Fannie and Freddie to develop and maintain “living wills” in the event one or both of them becomes insolvent.

MBA Letters Address GSE Liquidity Requirements, ‘Living Wills’

The first letter offers recommendations on how FHFA can improve its framework for codifying new liquidity requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The second letter addresses an FHFA proposal to require Fannie and Freddie to develop and maintain “living wills” in the event one or both of them becomes insolvent.

FHFA Extends COVID-19 Multifamily Forbearance through June 30

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced yesterday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners through June 30, subject to the continued tenant protections FHFA imposed during the pandemic. The programs were set to expire March 31.

Industry Briefs Feb. 25, 2021

Finicity, Salt Lake City, announced its one-touch Mortgage Verification Service, enabling lenders to allow consumers to permission data so lenders can verify assets, income and employment in a single interaction. The verification is accepted by both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

FHFA Releases 2021 Scorecard for GSEs, Common Securitization Solutions

The Federal Housing Finance Agency this week released the 2021 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Common Securitization Solutions. The 2021 Scorecard aligns the 2019 Strategic Plan with the Enterprises’ tactical priorities and operations, serving as an essential tool to hold the Enterprises accountable.