Democrats question legality of Fannie, Freddie board purges
Less than 4 days after being confirmed as head of the mortgage giants' federal regulator, housing scion Bill Pulte fired 14 board members and made himself the chair of both companies
by Matt Carter Apr 16
Fannie Mae lays off 100 workers citing unethical conduct
Fannie Mae has confirmed the dismissal of over 100 employees in connection with a fraud scheme aimed at its charitable matching program
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 8
US home prices rose modestly in January, led by NYC and Chicago
The FHFA Housing Price Index posted a 4.8% annual growth rate while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed a slightly lower increase of 4.1%, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 25
Top Freddie Mac, FHFA executives dismissed in latest shakeup
Among those dismissed were Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid and Head of Human Resources Dionne Wallace Oakley. FHFA COO Gina Cross and HR Director Monic Matthews were placed on leave
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 21
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's net worths climb past $154B
While plans to privatize the mortgage giants are on the back burner, Trump administration may impose limits on how much support the mortgage giants can provide to riskier borrowers
by Matt Carter Feb 14
Trump nominates Jonathan McKernan as director of CFPB
McKernan's prior roles include senior financial policy advisor for Sen. Bob Corker and posts with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the US Treasury
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 12
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prep for privatization in Trump 2nd term
President Trump has promised to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from its 16-year conservatorship. However, the road to privatization may be more perilous than expected
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
Freddie Mac will dip a $2.5B toe into the second mortgage market
Modest pilot program approved by federal regulators was opposed by banks who have traditionally provided most home equity loans, but nonbank lenders have already made inroads
by Matt Carter Jun 25