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Mat Ishbia: GSEs acting ‘private’ in conservatorship could be best of both worlds

June 2, 2025 by bp56691

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

May 30, 2025 by bp56691

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.

Trump: I’m taking Fannie and Freddie ‘public’ with implicit guarantee

May 27, 2025 by bp56691

President Trump said he is working on taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public and the implicit guarantee would remain.

Bessent weighs mortgage rate risk in potential release of GSEs from conservatorship

May 24, 2025 by bp56691

Bessent understands that any transition of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship must not increase mortgage rates.

Trump’s GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)

May 22, 2025 by bp56691

Removing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) from conservatorship after 16-plus years would be a complicated endeavor. And if they’re not removed carefully, costs for borrowers could spike.

Pulte says he’s canceled $6.4M in “DEI nonsense” at Fannie and Freddie

April 7, 2025 by bp56691

Bill Pulte posted multiple times Monday on X about rescinding DEI policies at FHFA, and sounded off on his view of the GSEs.

No, homeowner delinquency rates aren’t elevated

March 30, 2025 by bp56691

Homeowners’ delinquency rates are not at record levels; however, multifamily property delinquency rates are currently rising significantly.

Fannie Mae’s title waiver pilot program, one year later

March 24, 2025 by bp56691

The future of Fannie Mae’s title insurance waiver pilot remains uncertain under new federal leadership, despite cost savings for borrowers.

Top execs at Freddie Mac, FHFA fired: report

March 20, 2025 by bp56691

The top executives at Freddie Mac, along with a top HR official at the FHFA, were fired today, according to a report on SEMAFOR.

Build, baby, build: How the US can start fixing its housing supply crisis

March 20, 2025 by bp56691

The U.S. is short millions of homes. Policymakers, builders, lenders and others shared potential solutions at the Housing Supply Summit.