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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced changes to the enhanced requirements for sales of non-performing loans by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to allow qualified buyers to purchase Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac REO properties at current market value.

FHFA has announced that it will propose a new framework early next year for how mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will set their so-called G-fees.

FHFA announces plans to expand home buyers' access to mortgages by loosening up lending standards. Learn more about this plan to help home buyers access loans.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is seeking input on the guarantee fees (or "G-fees") that Freddie and Fannie charge lenders as well as their impact on up-front fees charged to borrowers.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is seeking input on the draft Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs) for companies that insure mortgage loans owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

It's a start! FHFA Director Mel Watt announced that FHFA would step back from a proposed reduction in conforming loan limits which are currently set at $417,000 (though are authorized for up to $625,500 in high-cost areas of the country such as San Mateo County.)

It's a start. Last week, FHFA Director Mel Watt made his first public speech addressing FHFA's strategic plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including stepping back from a proposed reduction in conforming loan limits.