Mortgage industry reacts to Pulte’s absence at MBA Annual
MBA said 3,700 attendees still gathered in Chicago as FHFA director cited travel tied to housing funds
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FHFA set to order Fannie, Freddie to accept two-bureau credit reports
The requirement is expected to take effect one to three months after it is announced, per Bloomberg
FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore
Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month
Pulte says FHFA weighing bi-merge, single credit report
FHFA opens door to VantageScore for all lenders
FHFA pushes for direct power to sue for mortgage fraud
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and Director Bill Pulte are asking Congress for the power to bring civil lawsuits against individuals suspected of mortgage fraud.
Bill Pulte targets Letitia James with new criminal referrals
FHFA Director Bill Pulte filed DOJ referrals alleging insurance fraud by New York AG Letitia James involving Florida and Illinois properties.
FHFA eyes assumable and portable mortgages, raising questions for lenders
Bill Pulte said this week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer assumable or portable mortgages.
What real estate agents need to know about the 50-year mortgage
Extending terms to 50 years does lower monthly payments — but it also substantially increases total interest paid and slows equity growth.
WSJ: Fannie Mae officials fired amid mortgage fraud probe
Fannie Mae’s ethics team faced dismissals after investigating FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s alleged improper access to officials’ mortgage records.
FHFA inspector general role vacant after reported ouster of Joe Allen
The inspector general position at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is currently vacant after the reported ouster of Joe Allen.