The Federal Housing Finance Agency seeks comment on a proposed rule that would formalize many existing practices regarding fair housing and fair lending oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Tag: Federal Home Loan Banks
FHFA Announces ‘Comprehensive Review’ of FHLB System
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Wednesday announced it will conduct a comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System beginning this fall.
FHFA Announces ‘Comprehensive Review’ of FHLB System
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Wednesday announced it will conduct a comprehensive review of the Federal Home Loan Bank System beginning this fall.
FHFA Releases GSE 2021 Mission Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released its annual Mission Report that describes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Federal Home Loan Bank activities to increase access to financing for economic development and affordable, equitable and sustainable housing.
MBA Letter Addresses Concerns About FHFA Strategic Plan
The Mortgage Bankers Association, in comments to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, expressed support for many elements of the proposed FHFA five-year strategic plan while raising concerns on several issues.
MBA Letter Urges FHFA to Diversify FHLB System Membership Base
The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria, urged FHFA to expand membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank system to include captive insurers, including mortgage real estate investment trusts and independent mortgage banks.
FHFA Allows FHLBs to Accept Paycheck Protection Program Loans as Collateral
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that Federal Home Loan Banks can accept Paycheck Protection Program loans as collateral when making loans (advances) to their members.
FHFA, CFPB Announce Borrower Protection Program
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the Borrower Protection Program, a joint initiative that enables CFPB and FHFA to share servicing information to protect borrowers during the coronavirus national emergency.
Stanley C. Middleman: Are Non-banks Really a Systemic Risk?
The Financial Stability Oversight Council issued its annual report in December where it identified the growth of nonbank mortgage origination and servicing as a risk to the U.S. financial system. But is this really correct?