Today, it was announced by FHFA Acting Director Sandra L. Thompson that the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund will receive a total of $1.138 billion for ...
Read More »GSE Loan Limits to Rise Nearly $100K in 2022
The FHFA has issued its conforming loan limits for 2022, as the increase in home prices nationwide has forced loan limits to $647,200 next year.
Read More »Biden Administration Urged to Nominate Thompson as FHFA Director
Current Acting Director Sandra Thompson has been endorsed by Rep. Maxine Waters to assume full leadership of the FHFA.
Read More »GSEs Boost Their Investment in Safe and Affordable Housing
The FHFA has raised the amount each GSE can invest to up to $850 million annually in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit market to support markets that have difficulty attracting investors.
Read More »FHFA Adds Two Key Execs
Laura Thrift will lead the Agency as Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications, and Alexei Alexandrov as Chief Economist.
Read More »New GSE Initiative Aims to Close the Housing Gap
Proposed rules set forth by the FHFA target housing obstacles faced by low-income and rural areas, minority communities, and other underserved populations.
Read More »Fannie Mae Opens the Door for Renters to Become Homeowners
New underwriting changes will allow the GSE to incorporate consistent rent payment history in evaluating credit to qualify more borrowers for mortgages.
Read More »GSEs and FHA Take Action to Protect At-Risk Renters and Homeowners
On the eve of the expiration date protecting Americans from COVID-related foreclosures and evictions, the FHA and FHFA have extended measures to keep those at-risk safely and securely housed through September 30, 2021.
Read More »FHFA Waives Adverse Market Refi Fee
Savings will be passed on to consumers, as lenders will no longer be required to pay the GSEs a fee when they deliver refinanced mortgages.
Read More »White House Continues Shakeup of Housing Regulators
President Biden continues to strengthen housing's regulators, nominating Julia Gordon and Dave Uejio for HUD leadership roles.
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