Most Recent Secondary markets News

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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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac lower some hurdles to payment relief

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac lower some hurdles to payment relief

Two major government-related mortgage investors, at the direction of their regulator and conservator, are updating a key vehicle that helps...

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Will lenders get a pass on Ginnie Mae prepays?

Will lenders get a pass on Ginnie Mae prepays?

Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. Coming out of the Mortgage Bankers Association...

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Fannie Mae’s repurchase reform goal: end buybacks with AI

Fannie Mae’s repurchase reform goal: end buybacks with AI

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are doing more to address what have been expensive repurchase concerns, with the former noting...

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