Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
FHFA Unveils Enterprises’ Three-Year Plans to Improve Housing Opportunities for the Underserved
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will seek to extend housing access in rural underserved markets, enhance their support for manufactured housing and continue addressing liquidity needs for first-time homebuyers, among a host of activities outlined in plans published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
FHFA Increases Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps for 2025
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has raised the multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $146 billion in 2025, up from $142 billion in 2024. Workforce housing loans will continue to be exempt from the caps.
New GSE Housing Goals Proposed by FHFA
FHFA recently proposed new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, set to be in place from 2025 through 2027.
Enhance AHP Application Process
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released a Request for Input (RFI) to gather suggestions on enhancing the application procedures for members and project sponsors seeking funding from the Federal Home Loan Banks’ (FHLBanks) Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
FHFA Increases Fannie and Freddie LIHTC Investment Cap
At the end of last year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency increased the 2024 annual LIHTC investment cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from $850M to $1B.
FHFA Hosts Multifamily Insurance Symposium – Today, March 13; Treasury Department Announces Collaboration with Regulators Studying Insurance Cost Impact
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is holding a Multifamily Insurance Symposium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET today, March 13.
FHFA Announces $301 Million for CMF & NHTF
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund will receive approximately $301 million for affordable housing initiatives from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises).
FHFA Report Summarizes RFI Responses to Resident-Centered Practices
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released a summary of responses received to their May 30, 2023, Request for Input (RFI) on resident-centered practices at multifamily properties backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
FHFA Announces Increase to LIHTC Cap for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (The Enterprises) are each allowed to invest up to $1 billion annually (originally $850 million) in LIHTC equity beginning in 2024.
FHFA Announces 2024 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the 2024 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) are $70 billion for each Enterprise, for a combined total of $140 billion to support the multifamily housing market.
Input on Proposed Modifications to the Enterprises’ 2022-2024 Duty to Serve Plans Due Dec. 6
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a Request for Input (RFI) on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises’) proposed modifications to their 2022-2024 Duty to Serve Plans. FHFA will accept comments through December 6 via this form.
FHFA to Host Property Insurance Symposium – Nov. 14 & 15
The Federal Housing Finance Agency will hold a the first in a series of property insurance symposiums on November 14 and 15, 2023.