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FHFA enters new era as chief quietly plans departure

FHFA enters new era as chief quietly plans departure

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson, who quietly announced her pending resignation earlier this month, will leave a legacy...

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Negative MBS trends reversing: what’s driving the turnaround

Negative MBS trends reversing: what’s driving the turnaround

Trends that once posed challenges for mortgage-backed securities are now transforming into market drivers according to a new report by...

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FHFA, Treasury amend GSE conservatorship agreements

FHFA, Treasury amend GSE conservatorship agreements

The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury on Thursday made changes to the pacts the U.S. government has with two...

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Suspended multifamily broker claims Fannie made an error

Suspended multifamily broker claims Fannie made an error

A commercial mortgage broker put on Fannie Mae’s suspended list says the move “was made in error” and put the...

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Will FHFA IG’s report lead to a flood insurance crackdown?

Will FHFA IG’s report lead to a flood insurance crackdown?

The regulator and conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has agreed to beef up flood insurance examination measures at...

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Scotiabank adds JPMorgan exec in warehouse lending expansion

Scotiabank adds JPMorgan exec in warehouse lending expansion

Canada’s Bank of Nova Scotia is set to grow its presence in U.S. mortgage warehouse lending, as it brings on...

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Texas Capital Bank files new motion in Ginnie Mae case

Texas Capital Bank files new motion in Ginnie Mae case

Texas Capital Bank has filed a new motion for partial summary judgment in its Ginnie Mae lawsuit that could lead...

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FHFA approves controversial Freddie second lien program

FHFA approves controversial Freddie second lien program

The controversial Freddie Mac second lien purchase pilot has gained conditional approval by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. This proposal,...

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Secondary markets see growth in home equity securitization

Secondary markets see growth in home equity securitization

A cloudy mortgage outlook might cause consternation among lenders, but it is opening the door a bit wider for growth...

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Ginnie Mae’s Sam Valverde on tackling liquidity hurdles

Ginnie Mae’s Sam Valverde on tackling liquidity hurdles

Ginnie Mae has been able to provide continuity on several key initiatives since Sam Valverde stepped in as acting president...

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