FHFA

Pennymac deploys VantageScore 4.0 across all production channels

The move follows FHFA and HUD guidance that opened conventional and FHA lending to competing credit score models

HousingWire•HousingWire Automation5 Oct

FHFA set to order Fannie, Freddie to accept two-bureau credit reports

The requirement is expected to take effect one to three months after it is announced, per Bloomberg

HousingWire•Flávia Furlan Nunes1 Oct

• neutral toward FHFA · 98%

Mortgage Banking Summit: FHFA’s unified LLPA grid for FICO, VantageScore raises investor concerns

Summit participants question how investors will treat VS4-driven MBS pools

HousingWire•Flávia Furlan Nunes1 Oct

• neutral toward Robert Fico · 99%

FHFA moves to cut OIG budget after peer match review

FHFA claims the OIG sought 16% of the agency’s budget versus a 2% federal average

HousingWire•Sarah Wolak1 Oct

• neutral toward FHFA · 96%

Democrats call for Pulte resignation over FHFA watchdog budget cuts

Top Democratic lawmakers are calling on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to resign after the agency cut funding for its inspector general, a move they say could effectively shut down the independent watchdog.

The Hill•Finya Swai1 Oct

• neutral toward FHFA · 95%

CHLA backs Pulte plan for GSE credit score disclosures

Letter to FHFA says the added data could improve MBS transparency and reduce recurring credit score cost increases

HousingWire•HousingWire Automation30 Sept

FHFA says Fannie, Freddie will use one LLPA grid for FICO and VantageScore

Change follows lender feedback after VantageScore 4.0 was approved for eligible conventional loans earlier this month

HousingWire•Sarah Wolak29 Sept

• neutral toward Robert Fico · 99%

FHFA ramps up mortgage-backed securities purchases as Pulte signals aggressive housing push

The FHFA's increased MBS purchases could stabilize mortgage rates, potentially easing housing affordability and influencing market dynamics.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept

Pennymac, UWM raise conforming loan limits ahead of FHFA update

Pennymac set a $850,000 one-unit cap, while UWM raised its one-unit limit to $847,440 ahead of the FHFA update

HousingWire•Sarah Wolak16 Sept

Leah Price moves on from Better, will join UWM’s tech team

Price joined Better in June 2025 after leading fintech work at FHFA and Figure Technologies

HousingWire•Sarah Wolak15 Sept

Pulte pushes mortgage insurance cuts as FHFA opens door to servicer outreach

Policy shift aligns Fannie with Freddie by allowing companies to proactively contact borrowers who may qualify for PMI removal

HousingWire•Flávia Furlan Nunes15 Sept

CCM pushes conforming loan limit to $845,000 ahead of FHFA announcement

Increase aims to give conventional lending options to more high-balance borrowers

HousingWire•Flávia Furlan Nunes10 Sept

US FHFA orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to prepare crypto mortgage proposals

The FHFA's directive could reshape mortgage lending, integrating crypto assets and potentially increasing homeownership opportunities for crypto holders.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Jun