Monthly purchases of $13B in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities may be taking pressure off mortgage rates — and setting the stage for a more attractive public offering
FHFA Director Bill Pulte says his agency is reviewing a deal with Fair Isaac to allow lenders to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10 T when selling loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
FHFA Director Bill Pulte ordered the mortgage giants to start using VantageScore 4.0 in July. But adoption is a 'complex, technical and arcane' process that could drag into next year
Lending industry groups and FHFA director Bill Pulte welcomed Fair Isaac's new direct license pricing as a useful first step, but said more reforms and competition are needed
Mortgage giants should continue to operate as separate companies and be regulated like utilities with a cap on excessive fees and prohibitions on backing risky loans, industry group maintains
Industry groups continue to object to new Fannie and Freddie fee aimed at some riskier borrowers as a burden on lenders and middle-class consumers
Deal with Constellation Software Inc. hinges on Intercontinental Exchange closing deal to acquire Black Knight, now valued at $11.7B. ICE says it's prepared to fight FTC in court
Federal Trade Commission not convinced that Black Knight's plans to spin off its Empower loan origination system allays antitrust concerns, 'Politico' reports