Trump seems to confirm 2025 timing for Fannie, Freddie IPO
On Saturday, President Trump seemed to acknowledge that he plans to IPO Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the end of this year.
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Trump’s GSE stock offering plan challenged by analysts
The valuation and timeline are seen as overly optimistic, with some estimates at half the proposed figure ahead of a planned IPO this year.
Tech Pulse: ICE posts strong earnings; bill pushes unconverted crypto in mortgage
A new Senate bill would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to factor in unconverted cryptocurrency when underwriting mortgages.
Fired Fannie Mae workers sue over discrimination
Dozens of former Fannie Mae employees filed a lawsuit this week, alleging discrimination after being abruptly fired in April over donations made through the government-sponsored enterprise’s charitable program.
VantageScore 4.0 is coming. But much work needs to be done
Mortgage technology firms, credit reporting bureaus, resellers and the GSEs are feverishly working to get VantageScore 4.0 off the ground.
Westcor joins Fannie Mae title waiver pilot
The pilot, relaunched by Fannie Mae in March 2024, allows approved mortgage lenders to use an automated title review process.
Armando Falcon on the FHFA’s move toward crypto mortgages
Armando Falcon, chairman and CEO of Falcon Capital Advisors, shares how the GSEs can be prudent in piloting the use of crypto in mortgages.
Tech Pulse: Fannie, Freddie move on fintech, crypto, fraud prevention
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have announced plans on fintech restructuring, use of cryptocurrency in mortgage and the fight against fraud.
Mat Ishbia: GSEs acting ‘private’ in conservatorship could be best of both worlds
Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, is confident that if ending the conservatorship results in higher rates, it’s unlikely the government will move forward with it.
Updated list of Bill Pulte’s actions that impact FHFA, GSEs
Here is a list of Bill Pulte’s actions at the FHFA or the GSEs since he was announced as President Trump’s nominee and took office in March.