Tue, Dec 28 2010, 10:52 AM
Ally and Fannie Mae Agree on Loan Repurchase Resolution; HUD Violations Listed; California Behind on Originator Licensing Applications
Mon, Dec 27 2010, 10:36 AM
Fannie Updates CLTV LLPAs; NMLS Originator ID Reminder; Fair Credit Risk-Based Pricing Regulations; Amtrust Name Change
Wed, Dec 22 2010, 12:01 PM
Fannie Mae's economists expect matters to improve only slightly in 2011. Sales of homes are projected to increase 4.9 percent over the year but price...
Fri, Dec 3 2010, 10:57 AM
Final regs for appraisals; FHA loan limits; servicing transactions in the news; input on Freddie pricing & all-cash deals; rate locks from yesterday a...
Fri, Nov 19 2010, 5:04 PM
Despite the anticipation for sluggish growth into the first part of 2011, Fannie Mae, in their November 10th Economic Outlook, sees GDP growth driven...
Wed, Nov 17 2010, 1:56 PM
Walkthrough of Loan Paper Transfer Process; Fed Explains Credit Scores; Fannie CFO Calls It Quits; Ginnie Mae Guarantee Stats
Tue, Sep 28 2010, 4:01 PM
Fannie Mae is working with officials of the U.S. Army to offer mortgage relief to service members and their families who are struggling to meet mortga...
Wed, Sep 22 2010, 1:18 PM
Owner occupants and public groups using NSP funds have purchased 29,000 homes over the past year through a Fannie Mae program which gives them first c...
Fri, Sep 17 2010, 10:30 AM
More USDA Rural Housing Confusion; Fannie and Freddie Cost Estimates; FHA High Loan Balance Max DTI; Homeowner Outlook
Thu, Sep 16 2010, 12:06 PM
Originator Compensation Conference Call; Reducing Fraud with Freddie; AOTs vs. Direct Trades; Fannie Mae Econ Outlook; New Relock Policies
Thu, Aug 19 2010, 10:23 AM
Fannie Mae 125% CLTV Product; Feedback on "All Cash" Real Estate Purchases; Updates from Flagstar, Wells, GMAC, Chase, FAMC
Tue, Aug 17 2010, 11:13 AM
Reg Z Rules and Proposals Galore from the Fed; Closing Costs Higher; Freddie Gives Clients "Greater Flexibility"; Fannie Discusses Hardships
Fri, Aug 13 2010, 10:19 AM
Mixed Feedback on Buybacks; More Home Buyers Paying with Cash; Fannie Mae Seller Guide Update; Commercial MBS Deal
Mon, Aug 9 2010, 10:19 AM
Reams of FHA updates; Fannie & Genworth; new correspondent investor; news from Wells, USB, SWS, Texas & SAFE Act
Mon, Aug 9 2010, 1:10 PM
Fannie Mae has released their Q2 earnings report. The government sponsored enterprise (GSE) announced a shortfall of $1.2 billion, in the second quar...
Fri, Aug 6 2010, 11:11 AM
Pipeline Hedging and Profit Margins; Still Dealing with the Same Rapid Refi Rumors; Fannie's Q2 Loss; FHA Insurance Funds Dwindle; Renegotiation Polic...
Wed, Aug 4 2010, 2:09 PM
A new Fannie Mae website for borrowers provides anonymous and non-judgmental assistance for borrowers who are in difficulty with their mortgages. The...
Thu, Jul 29 2010, 12:31 PM
The Administration has begun to telegraph its intentions to move forward with reforms of the housing finance system. A conference will be held next m...
Wed, Jul 28 2010, 11:25 AM
Home Builder Rankings; Updates from HUD and Fannie; Home Ownership Stats; FHA Sanctions;
Tue, Jul 27 2010, 1:31 PM
Buyback Risk Locks Some Borrowers Out of Refi Market; Jawboning on Fannie and Freddie; Anecdotes from the Trenches; Correction on HARP; Treasuries vs....
Mon, Jul 26 2010, 9:56 AM
Lots of Investor Updates; Fannie HARP vs. Freddie HARP; Originator Rankings: Wells, BoA, Chase, GMAC, Citi...
Mon, Jul 19 2010, 11:57 AM
Fannie & Freddie Better Together?; Plenty of Investor Updates; Broker Compensation Bill Opinion;
Mon, Jul 12 2010, 10:59 AM
Congress Goes Back to Work; Reverse Mortgage Volumes; Fannie Appraisal Changes; G-Fees
Thu, Jun 24 2010, 12:02 PM
House Passes Flood Insurance Extension; Servicer Short Sale Timeline Rankings; MERS & Fannie, Waiting Period Update
Wed, Jun 23 2010, 3:49 PM
Defaulting borrowers who walk-away and had the capacity to pay or did not complete a workout alternative in good faith will be ineligible for a new Fa...
Wed, Jun 16 2010, 11:32 AM
Under orders from their conservator, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will begin the necessary process of delisting their common and preferred stocks from t...
Wed, Jun 16 2010, 11:27 AM
Signs of Life in the Non-Agency Mortgage Market; Housing Supply Shortage?; HUD's Final Rule; Fannie & Freddie Delisted; Apps Rise
Tue, Jun 15 2010, 11:00 AM
Monoline Insurer Primer; SIFMA Study for Risk Hedgers; Fannie Mae Servicer Reimbursements; Flood Insurance Reminder From GMAC; BoA Bulletin
Wed, Jun 2 2010, 1:01 PM
Flood Insurance Update; USDA Conditional Commitments; Originator Jobs; News From Fannie & Freddie, Citi, SunTrust, Guild, Mountain West, USB
Wed, May 26 2010, 11:50 AM
Perspective on Fannie & Freddie's UMDP; Flood Insurance Expiration; Fed's Credit Card Website; More Lender Updates!
Tue, May 11 2010, 10:04 AM
Two Housing Reports:Underwater Homeowners and Home Values; Chase Updates Flipping Policy; Fannie Mae DU Version 8.1; GSE Reform Bill
Mon, May 10 2010, 12:48 PM
Fannie Mae has reported First Quarter 2010 Earnings Results. The government-sponsored enterprise, lost $11.5 billion in the first quarter compared wit...
Mon, May 10 2010, 11:15 AM
Fannie Mae's Book of Business increased substantially in March, reflecting the purchase of delinquent loans from MBS trusts that have not yet be liqui...
Fri, May 7 2010, 11:26 AM
Impact of Fannie's Quality Control Initiative on Lenders; PMI Reports Improving Home Values; HUD Gives Guidance on Lead Paint
Mon, May 3 2010, 10:39 AM
Fannie Mae Cuts Interest Only Program and Releases ARM Updates; FDIC Shuts Down Seven More Banks; Citi; MGIC, Foreclosures,
Tue, Apr 27 2010, 2:56 PM
Fannie Mae is extending the incentives offered to purchasers of its HomePath REO properties for an additional 50 days beyond the original deadline. T...
Thu, Apr 15 2010, 10:43 AM
Fannie Mae Reduces "Waiting Period" for Re-Established Credit; Ginnie to Allow Securitization of Single Loans; More Foreclosures; RESPA Updates
Wed, Mar 31 2010, 10:40 AM
Fannie Mae's mortgage investment portfolio shrank for the second straight month in February. This will not last much longer though. On Februrary 10, ...
Fri, Mar 19 2010, 10:00 AM
Underwriter Compensation and Production; Mortgage Insurance Update; Fannie Mae Buyout Details
Fri, Mar 19 2010, 1:37 PM
Thu, Mar 18 2010, 10:55 AM
Fannie Mae has lowered many of its earlier projections for first quarter residential investment based on lagging home sales in January and February; b...
Wed, Mar 3 2010, 10:36 AM
Fannie Mae's Buyback Plan; HARP Extended; Lock Desks Busier; RESPA vs. USPS; Rates to Rise 50bps
Fri, Feb 26 2010, 3:58 PM
If I was selling loans at the moment and I wanted to reduce secondary marketing 'leakage', I would take special note of the changes, updates, and guid...
Wed, Feb 17 2010, 10:07 AM
Fannie Mae Approved Mortgage Insurers; Electronic Appraisals; Foreclosures and Home Supply; Lender Updates
Tue, Feb 9 2010, 11:17 AM
Jumbo Loan Delinquencies; BoA and Landsafe; Fannie Mae HomePath Incentive; Pooling and Ratings Agencies;
Tue, Feb 2 2010, 10:07 AM
Fannie Mae Imminent Default Indicator; Borrower Funded Temporary Buydowns; DR Horton Out of the Red; Anti-Flipping Debate
Wed, Jan 27 2010, 2:14 PM
Eliminating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; Overaggressive Bank Examiners; Rewriting California's Constitution
Fri, Jan 8 2010, 11:01 AM
The State of Originator Sentiment; Yield Spread Premium Confusion; Wells Fargo Lawsuit Dismissed; Updates from Fannie, SunTrust
Mon, Dec 21 2009, 10:42 AM
Bank Failure Update: Former IndyMac Buys Bank; Modification News from the Trenches; Bulletins from Fannie, BofA, Chase, USBHM, PMI, AmTrust
Thu, Dec 17 2009, 10:05 PM
Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE) announced today that it is suspending all foreclosure evictions from December 19, 2009 through January 3, 2010. All owner-occupa...