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FHFA Announces Deemed-Issuance Ratio for 2021
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the deemed-issuance ratio for the 2021 calendar year in accordance with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines on the trading of the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS). The deemed-issuance-ratio will be used for...
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FHFA Announces Conforming Loan Limits for 2021
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2021. In most of the U.S., the 2021 maximum conforming loan limit (CLL) for one-unit properties will be $548,250, an...
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U.S. House Prices Rise 3.1 Percent in Third Quarter; Up 7.8 Percent over the Last Year
Washington, D.C. – U.S. house prices rose 7.8 percent from the third quarter of 2019 to the third quarter of 2020 according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices were up 3.1 percent in the third quarter of 2020. FHFA's seasonally adjusted monthly...
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FHFA Announces Final Capital Rule for the Enterprises
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sent to the Federal Register for publication a final rule that establishes a new regulatory capital framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). The final rule makes certain changes to the proposed rule published...
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FHFA Announces 2021 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that the 2021 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will be $70 billion for each Enterprise. The cap structure allows the Enterprises to offer a combined total of $140 billion...
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FHFA Releases FY 2020 Performance and Accountability Report
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released its annual Performance and Accountability Report, which details FHFA's activities as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during fiscal year 2020...
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FHFA Further Extends COVID-Related Loan Flexibilities
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced today that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will extend several loan origination flexibilities until December 31, 2020. The changes are to ensure continued support for bor rowers during the COVID-19 national emergency...
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Temporary Policy Allowing Purchase of Qualified Loans in Forbearance Extended
Washington, D.C. – To support homeowners and mortgage lenders, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has approved an extension of the current temporary policy that allows for the purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific eligibility criteria as set by Fannie...
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FHFA Announces Validation of Classic FICO for Use by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the validation and approval of the Classic FICO credit score model for use by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). The validation and approval of Classic FICO by the Enterprises allows them to continue supporting...
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FHFA Announces Deputy Director for the Division of Resolutions
Washington, D.C. -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that Jason Cave joins the Agency as Deputy Director for the Division of Resolutions (DOR). He replaces DOR head Robert Fishman, who is retiring in December after a distinguished 20-year career in federal service. “Robert's...