Archives For: Mel Watt
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray at the Mortgage Bankers Association
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release containing the prepared remarks of Richard Cordray at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
25 Oct 2016
FHFA Enhances Requirements for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Sales of Non-Performing Loans
On March 2, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a news release announcing enhanced requirements for sales of non-performing loans by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
2 Mar 2015
FHFA Announces March 4 HARP Outreach Event in Newark
On February 19, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a news release announcing its fifth event to reach homeowners who are eligible for the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).
23 Feb 2015
Senators Ask FHFA to Revisit FHLBank Membership Requirements
On December 18, DS News published an article discussing a signed letter by senators to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt concerning stricter membership requirements for Federal Home Loan Banks.
23 Dec 2014
Massachusetts AG Urges FHFA to Make More Changes to Buyback Policy
On December 10, DS News published an article discussing a letter written by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley to FHFA Director Mel Watt featuring changes the agency could make to its Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac REO buyback policy.
11 Dec 2014
FHFA Announces Chief of Staff
On October 8, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the appointment of Janell Byrd-Chichester as Chief of Staff for FHFA.
9 Oct 2014
FHFA Requests Input on Private Mortgage Insurer Requirements
On July 10, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a notice titled FHFA Requests Input on Draft Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Counterparties.
11 Jul 2014
FHFA Announces New HARP Outreach Efforts
On June 25, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released an update titled FHFA Announces New HARP Outreach Efforts.
26 Jun 2014
FHFA’s Watt Seen as Enigma in Fannie-Freddie Market
On January 6, Bloomberg Businessweek published an article titled Watt at FHFA Seen as Enigma in Fannie-Freddie Market: Mortgages.
6 Jan 2014
New FHFA Director Watt Will Delay GSE Fee Increases
On December 23, National Mortgage News published an article titled New FHFA Director Will Delay GSE Loan Fee Increases.
24 Dec 2013