It is important to recognize how well U.S. mortgage markets have performed for borrowers, delivering record-low rates to millions of homeowners who refinanced, meeting mortgage demand in a booming housing market and keeping millions of Americans in their homes during the pandemic through the wide-scale implementation of forbearance plans.
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MBA Sends FHFA Recommendations on GSE Seller/Servicer Eligibility Requirements
The Mortgage Bankers Association on Monday sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, offering detailed recommendations on the agency’s re-proposal of eligibility requirements for seller/servicers of single-family loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Senate Banking Committee Moves Thompson Nomination to Head FHFA
The Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday approved Sandra Thompson’s nomination to serve as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The Mortgage Bankers Association issued a statement commending the vote.
FHFA Re-Proposes Updated Eligibility Requirements for Enterprise Single-Family Seller/Servicers
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Thursday re-proposed minimum financial eligibility requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seller/servicers.
FHFA Targets Increases to GSE Pricing Framework; Upfront Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments Take Effect Apr. 1
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Wednesday announced targeted increases to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s upfront fees for certain high-balance loans and second-home loans, effective Apr. 1.
Senate Approves Alanna McCargo as Ginnie Mae President
The Senate on Tuesday approved Alanna McCargo as President of Ginnie Mae by voice vote.
Biden Nominates 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.
MBA Commends HUD Guidance on Special Purpose Credit Programs
HUD on Dec. 7 released guidance clarifying special purpose credit programs that conform with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B generally do not violate the Federal Fair Housing Act.
2022 GSE Conforming Loan Limits Rise 18.5% to $647,200
Conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will rise to $647,200 jump in 2022, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said Nov. 30—a jump of nearly $100,000 from 2021’s previous record high.
MBA Letter Offers Recommendations to FHFA Proposed Regulatory Capital Framework
The Mortgage Bankers Association, in a Nov. 23 letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, offered a series of recommendations to improve a proposed regulatory capital framework rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.