Risk management

Implemented in January, the Biden administration rule addressed flood risk in designated zones, setting building levels that were higher than FEMA standards.

If the government were to end the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships, the new status could constrain CRT deal ratings, as they are counterparties.

The mortgage securities guarantor told the Government Accountability Office it was held back by the limits of its role and information sharing constraints.

Differences in state transfer taxes mean ancillary costs that borrowers pay for their mortgages can range from a couple thousands of dollars to five figures.

The Federal Housing Administration has released its first non-draft update of guidance on which defects it's most concerned about and what to do about them.

A famous money management firm has identified key developments that previously posed challenges for agency mortgage-backed securities but are now strengthening the market.

Products belonging to Amynta Group's newly acquired Crum & Forster platform included coverage aimed at protecting mortgage loan portfolios from borrower default.

Only 5% of homeowners in designated disaster-assistance areas were required to hold flood insurance, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's dashboard.

AI-backed detection tools contributed to a significant spike in the dollar amount potentially saved from fraud this year, according to the Treasury Department.