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But on a cumulative basis since 2013, the unpaid principal balance of reference pools is higher at Freddie Mac, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Single-family officials at an industry conference also quantified some of the progress they're making with alternative credit data, and noted that digital validations can help reduce defects.

The Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework is going to dramatically transform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing in ways the industry hasn't begun to contemplate, writes a former senior policy analyst at the FHFA.

April interest rate drops provided momentum for an upturn, but more consumers also thought the outlook for buying and selling was headed in a favorable direction, according to Fannie Mae.

Fannie Mae researchers found housing costs decelerating for the fourth straight quarter, but limited inventory may be driving hopeful buyers to look for opportunities in the new-construction market.

The share of consumers worried about potential job loss spiked to its highest point in 12 months, leading to a downturn in outlook, according to Fannie Mae.

However, while the "market share" analysis is a useful check on the reasonableness of benchmark levels, it is impacted by any errors in the HMDA data, notes a former principal economist at the Federal Housing Finance Agency,

Despite a likely recession, researchers at the government-sponsored enterprise revised volume forecasts upward for both 2023 and 2024, while originators also entered the year expecting their business to improve.

The government-sponsored enterprise expects a "moderate recession" in the first half of 2023.

Freddie Mac previously announced a similar change set to go into effect for mortgages with settlement dates on or after March 7.

Fannie Mae has selected five organizations to share in a $5 million pilot program aimed at expanding and promoting affordable housing and Black homeownership.

Allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy these loans encourages consumers to purchase more expensive homes, the group said.

Scores will be assigned to all loan pools created since 2010, including future securitizations, and are expected to help investors determine the share of mortgages meeting specific characteristics.

Fannie Mae announced a pilot rollout of a new special-purpose credit program, while Freddie Mac said it is expediting review of similar new programs from lenders during the Mortgage Bankers Association conference this week.

Ramon Richards discusses Fannie's tech roadmap for 2023, retaining tech personnel, and relying on third party vendors

The new chief executive comes to the government-sponsored enterprise from national nonprofit Enterprise Community Partners and previously held management roles at JPMorgan Chase.

Join three officials from the Federal Housing Finance Agency's recently establish Office of Technology to hear about their goals and initiatives for the department and how their work may impact every day lending activities.

As the GSEs enter their 15th year in conservatorship, shareholders are wondering when they'll get their company back.

Also, SWBC lands two new chief officers, Angel Oak ups its correspondent business team and Movement Mortgage taps industry vets for newly created roles.

Automating rent-based underwriting for single-family loans and offering incentives for multifamily borrowers who accept housing vouchers are just two ways Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are tackling the challenge of equitable housing.