FHFA Issues Final Rule Amending GSE Regulatory Capital Framework

The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a final rule that amends the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework by refining the prescribed leverage buffer amount and risk-based capital treatment of retained credit risk transfer exposures for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

FHFA Seeks Input on FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan

The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Wednesday asked for input on its Draft Strategic Plan, which outlines the Agency’s priorities for the coming years as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Biden to Nominate Sandra Thompson as FHFA Director

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his intent to nominate Sandra Thompson as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, an appointment long-supported by the Mortgage Bankers Association.