FHFA: More Than 6.8M Troubled Homeowners Helped During Conservatorships

The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 43,356 foreclosure prevention actions during the third quarter, raising the total number of homeowners who have been helped to 6.86 million since the start of conservatorships in 2008.

Freddie Mac Plans Fee-Based Repurchase Alternative for Performing Loans

Freddie Mac, McLean, Va., plans a pilot program that could replace the current approach to seeking repurchases for performing loans with origination defects. Freddie Mac previewed aspects of the pilot program in October at MBA’s Annual Convention. 

MBASecondary23: Solving the Affordability Puzzle

NEW YORK–Affordability is among the top challenges for the housing market. Having strong counterparty relationships and sustainable products helps lenders to better serve the market and maintain liquidity.