Tagged: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)

Proposed 5% public offering could reshape the U.S. mortgage market — but a host of risks loom along with potential gains

FHFA gives green light for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to approve deal ‘with appropriate safety and soundness guardrails’

Some warn a merger could reduce market competition, raise costs for homebuyers, destabilize the mortgage market

Calls for end to conservatorship, possible merger of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to reduce redundancies

Two complaints both seek $1 million in damages for each former employee for total of $82 million

Deal could value GSEs at combined $500B, sell a portion of their stock to raise ~$30B

Former Ginnie Mae president says appraisal reform is stalling, calls for Congress to embrace data-driven valuations

GSE’s liquidity, cost cuts, and credit quality hold steady even with sluggish spring market; regulatory capital still $29B too low

Letter calls for consulting with independent experts, regulators before any changes made

Mortgage market forecaster and MBS Highway CEO brings decades of housing finance experience to board