No undue risk! Freddie Mac's Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions
The significance of loan buybacks varies by perspective; Freddie Mac experiences a decrease in requests but increase in repurchase amounts suggests complexity.
Becoming a seller/servicer with Freddie Mac
Obtaining approval as a Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer can provide significant competitive advantages in the mortgage industry.
No undue risk! Freddie Mac's Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions
The significance of loan buybacks varies by perspective; Freddie Mac experiences a decrease in requests but increase in repurchase amounts suggests complexity.
Becoming a seller/servicer with Freddie Mac
Obtaining approval as a Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer can provide significant competitive advantages in the mortgage industry.
Trump allies want to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may increase mortgage costs amid high interest rates, causing concern among Democrats and some economists.
Nearly $300M MSR offering hits the market
MIAC Analytics is offering a $292.91 million mortgage servicing rights portfolio with essential characteristics indicating stability and quality in the current market.
More loan buybacks from Freddie Mac are raising eyebrows
Freddie Mac mortgage repurchases rose by 29.1% in Q2 2024, contrasting with a decline in Fannie Mae repurchases.
Fannie and Freddie aren't going private anytime soon, Mark Calabria says
Trump aims to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if re-elected, according to former FHFA head Mark Calabria.
Highly leveraged loans on the GSEs' books are a real fiscal danger, Calabria argues
The discussion emphasizes the rising concerns regarding the risks associated with high debt-to-income ratios in mortgage lending, especially among government-sponsored enterprises.
Trump allies would seek GSE privatization: WSJ
Trump allies are planning to move Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of federal conservatorship, which would impact the mortgage finance industry.
Trump allies want to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may increase mortgage costs amid high interest rates, causing concern among Democrats and some economists.
Nearly $300M MSR offering hits the market
MIAC Analytics is offering a $292.91 million mortgage servicing rights portfolio with essential characteristics indicating stability and quality in the current market.
More loan buybacks from Freddie Mac are raising eyebrows
Freddie Mac mortgage repurchases rose by 29.1% in Q2 2024, contrasting with a decline in Fannie Mae repurchases.
Fannie and Freddie aren't going private anytime soon, Mark Calabria says
Trump aims to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if re-elected, according to former FHFA head Mark Calabria.
Highly leveraged loans on the GSEs' books are a real fiscal danger, Calabria argues
The discussion emphasizes the rising concerns regarding the risks associated with high debt-to-income ratios in mortgage lending, especially among government-sponsored enterprises.
Trump allies would seek GSE privatization: WSJ
Trump allies are planning to move Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of federal conservatorship, which would impact the mortgage finance industry.
Freddie Mac: Seller/servicers must keep up with cybersecurity threats
Freddie Mac is urging seller/servicers to prioritize cybersecurity and maintain robust information security programs to prevent and mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.
Record numbers of cybersecurity incidents against seller/servicers occurred in 2023, including social engineering attacks and the installation of malware and ransomware.
Wall Street wants second mortgages expanded for 'the next big U.S. stimulus.' Is that wise?
Freddie Mac proposed to enter the secondary mortgage and home equity loans market, aiming to unlock an estimated $1-2 trillion in consumer spending.
Concerns arise regarding the proposal's potential impact on inflation and the already substantial home equity available to U.S. homeowners.
Opinion: Freddie Mac second mortgage loans further its mission