Capital markets

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's credit risk-transfers and some older private-label mortgage-backed securities have exposures to the Washington DC area.

The oversight agency for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is taking a new approach to affordability targets and is withdrawing some unrelated, older initiatives.

The partnership centers on a master purchase agreement for a portfolio of mortgage servicing rights that the real estate investment trust is buying.

A potential government shutdown could create unprecedented risks for housing, delaying data releases, and affecting markets more than past shutdowns.

When weighing investments, the CLO equity investor also considers strategies on liability management exercises when considering investments.

Intermediary automation has increased the immediate availability of product, pricing and eligibility information to both sides of the mortgage business.

Most lenders said they had already priced in the widely-anticipated decision to cut short-term rates for 30-year home loans but other products will benefit.

The Mortgage Bankers Association leader cited past objections on anti-competitive grounds as Trump administration officials showed signs of progress on reform.

Housing regulator Bill Pulte lodged more fraud allegations against Fed Governor Lisa Cook as she filed a temporary restraining order regarding attempts to remove her.

Fannie Mae economists toned down their housing and economic outlook in August, predicting fewer home sales and less mortgage origination volume versus July.

Elliott will advance the firm's strategic initiatives and business development initiatives and ensure that customer experiences are seamless.

The tests modeled how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would fare after absorbing losses like a total $36.1 billion provision in credit losses in a severe downturn.

The forward-flow agreement with the lending fintech comes as home renovation spending surged during the first half of this decade.

Alternative asset manager Canyon Partners is committing $250 million to buy new mortgage bonds created by A&D Mortgage LLC, a partnership that will help the mortgage finance company substantially increase the pace of its bond sales. 

Employment came in below estimates, which some economists expect could move the bond market in ways that affect loan costs even before the Fed meets next.

President Donald Trump is bringing in bank leaders to meet with him one by one at the White House. Beyond the economic discussion, there's a chance at a big payday for their firms.

The agency has a proposed repeal in place, getting ready to be made public on July 28, which would rescind another Biden-era fair housing policy.

Given FHFA Director Bill Pulte's history of making regulatory pronouncements via X, some theorize the release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could occur in the same way.

Habib's placement on the Fannie Mae board comes after he criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in a Linkedin post.

A "large institutional investor" will provide funding to assist Rithm in acquiring as much as $1.5 billion worth of residential transition loans.