Most Recent FHFA News

FHFA inspector general is gone amid wider changes

FHFA inspector general is gone amid wider changes

The inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has reportedly been ousted, leaving vacant a key internal overseer.  Acting...

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Mortgage fraud allegations against Fed governor: Political war of words ramps up

Mortgage fraud allegations against Fed governor: Political war of words ramps up

“There’s no funny business here,” he said on CNBC. “This is straightforward stuff, and if you commit mortgage fraud, especially...

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Trump taps Pulte to lead FHFA

Trump taps Pulte to lead FHFA

Pulte, whose grandfather William Pulte founded and served as chairman of homebuilding giant PulteGroup, is a familiar face within the...

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FHFA enters new era as chief quietly plans departure

FHFA enters new era as chief quietly plans departure

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Sandra Thompson, who quietly announced her pending resignation earlier this month, will leave a legacy...

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FHFA to hike multifamily loan caps for Freddie and Fannie in 2025

FHFA to hike multifamily loan caps for Freddie and Fannie in 2025

Sandra Thompson, the FHFA’s director, said the decision showed its “strong commitment” to provide the liquidity needed to improve affordability...

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FHFA announces updates to appraisal, repurchase rules

FHFA announces updates to appraisal, repurchase rules

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is updating rules governing appraisals to expand waiver access to more buyers.  Citing success it...

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