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Both quasi-public mortgage investors have new requirements for when borrowers question valuations. Freddie Mac is expanding use of title insurance alternatives.

The enterprise was able to improve on its year-over-year number for loan purchases and earnings in the seasonally weak period, but both were down on a consecutive quarter basis.

The quasi-public entity's plan to buy certain closed-end seconds would constitute "unnecessary government encroachment," the Structured Finance Association said.

The plan that the Federal Housing Finance Agency floated calls for Freddie Mac to actively invest in some new closed-end seconds as cash-out refinancing subsides.

The two major government-related mortgage buyers' clarifications on real estate commissions take a path similar to that of the Federal Housing Administration.

Sonu Mittal reflects on how technology can improve fraud prevention and Freddie Mac's efforts help make loans safer and less expensive .

Intercontinental Exchange is leveraging the recent acquisition of Black Knight in new business partnerships announced at its annual mortgage conference.

While the GSE searches for a permanent successor, Hutchins will also serve concurrently in his role as president following Michael Devito's departure on March 15.

The Mortgage Bankers Association would like Fannie Mae to move toward the fee-based structure Freddie is testing.

Also, Freddie Mac boosts single-family seller engagement team, Carrington names new CEO and Corelogic ads executive in real estate solutions.

Here's how the former regulator thinks Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could exit conservatorship and where he sees the residential market headed this year and next.

The issuance consists of $618 million of securities, primarily senior, but also some in a subordinate position.

The 30-year average rate got closer to 7% as central bank officials dashed near-term hopes of a cut, according to Freddie Mac.

The government-sponsored enterprise financed 955,000 mortgages last year, down from the 1.8 million loans it backed in 2022.

Fannie Mae also will be making a four-figure adjustment available next month and Freddie Mac is contemplating expanding its program to a new income tier.

The financial services executive also previously served in leadership at Morgan Stanley and Carver Federal Savings Bank.

But the decline may be close to its floor, as wide spreads compared to 10-year Treasury yields hinder how far averages could fall.

The company, Truv, plans to compete with existing players by offering digital employment data in a new way, according to CEO Kirill Klokov.

Recent economic data pushed investors toward Treasurys over the past week, driving 10-year yields to as low as 4.1%.