This annual report describes FHFA's accomplishments, as well as challenges, the agency faced in meeting the strategic goals and objectives during the past fiscal year.
Read about the agency’s 2020 examinations of Fannie Mac, Freddie Mac and the Home Loan Bank System.
Submit comments and provide input on FHFA Rules Open for Comment by clicking on Rulemaking and Federal Register.
As conservator, FHFA is focused on ensuring that each Enterprise builds capital and improves its safety and soundness.
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Operate the business in a safe and sound manner.
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Promote sustainable and equitable access to affordable housing.
2023 Scorecard
FHFA experts provide reliable data, including all states, about activity in the U.S. mortgage market through its House Price Index, Refinance Report, Foreclosure Prevention Report, and Performance Report.
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MAINTAINING MARKET STRENGTH
By conducting examinations and creating rules that protect the safety and soundness of those we regulate, our work ensures there is money available to borrow for those seeking to buy homes now and in the future.
Our mission is to ensure that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System are operating in a safe and sound manner to serve as a reliable source of liquidity for equitable and sustainable housing finance and community investment throughout the economic cycle.
FHFA Advisory Bulletins provide supervisory guidance to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System regarding particular supervisory issues.
An Advisory Bulletin reflects the position of FHFA on a particular issue and is followed by supervisory staff.Search for current Advisory Bulletins or view list of Rescinded Advisory Bulletins
The FHFA Examination Manual improves the transparency of supervision processes, applies uniform standards, and clarifies regulatory expectations.
Rulemaking is the process federal agencies use to create regulations. It is designed to ensure the public is informed of proposed rules, has the opportunity to comment on them, and has access to the rulemaking record. Generally, the rulemaking process is conducted through the following steps:
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (optional step)
Proposed Rule
Public Comment
Final Rule
To give us your comment visit our Rulemaking & Federal Register, Open for Comment or Input section.
Page last updated: October 17, 2022
