Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Get New Housing Goals Push

2026-05160 — Amendment Reinstating “Grandfather” Exceptions to Restrictions on Private Transfer Fee Covenants

The Federal Housing Finance Agency just brought back special 'grandfather' rules that let Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Federal Home Loan Banks deal with certain private transfer fees on homes—rules that were accidentally removed in 2024. These exceptions apply retroactively all the way back to July 16, 2012, so no one misses out. If you’re involved in mortgages or home sales, this means smoother transactions and clearer rules starting March 17, 2026.

2026-04207 — Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The Federal Housing Finance Agency wants to keep collecting info for its Affordable Housing Program for three more years, but they need your thoughts first! If you’re involved in affordable housing or just curious, now’s the time to speak up before April 3, 2026. This helps keep paperwork simple and the program running smoothly without extra costs or delays.

2026-02325 — Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans

Starting March 9, 2026, the Federal Housing Finance Agency is scrapping its 2024 rule that made big mortgage companies follow specific fair housing and lending plans. This change affects Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks, freeing them from some reporting and compliance duties. No new costs or fees are coming, but these companies will have more flexibility in how they handle fair lending and housing rules.

2025-19429 — Enterprise Liquidity Requirements; Federal Home Loan Bank System Boards of Directors and Executive Management; Federal Home Loan Bank Unsecured Credit Limits; Withdrawal

The FHFA is hitting pause and withdrawing its earlier plans to change rules about money safety, leadership roles, and borrowing limits for Federal Home Loan Banks. This means no new rules are coming right now, but they might try again later with fresh ideas. Banks and their leaders can relax for now, with no immediate money or deadline worries.

2026-05463 — Correcting Amendment Reinstating “Grandfather” Exceptions to Restrictions on Private Transfer Fee Covenants; Correction

The Federal Housing Finance Agency fixed a small mistake in a recent rule about private transfer fee covenants. They clarified that the rule reinstating 'grandfather' exceptions isn’t asking for public comments. This correction took effect on March 20, 2026, and mainly affects homeowners and property buyers dealing with these fees.

2026-04814 — Orders: Reporting by Regulated Entities of Stress Testing Results as of December 31, 2025; Summary Instructions and Guidance

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) just ordered certain financial companies to report their stress test results from the end of 2025 by March 5, 2026. These tests check if companies can handle tough money situations, helping keep the housing market safe and steady. If you’re one of these companies, get ready to share your results on time to avoid any penalties!

Previous: 2025-19385 — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Modify the Timing of Haul Designation for Trawl Catcher Processors in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Groundfish Fisheries

This rule change helps fishing boats in Alaska’s Gulf and Bering Sea take a bit more time to decide how to label their fish hauls. It mainly affects trawl catcher/processors, making their work smoother and fairer, especially for those juggling different fishing programs on one trip. The update aims to keep fishing fair and organized without messing with money or deadlines.

Next: 2025-19429 — Enterprise Liquidity Requirements; Federal Home Loan Bank System Boards of Directors and Executive Management; Federal Home Loan Bank Unsecured Credit Limits; Withdrawal

The FHFA is hitting pause and withdrawing its earlier plans to change rules about money safety, leadership roles, and borrowing limits for Federal Home Loan Banks. This means no new rules are coming right now, but they might try again later with fresh ideas. Banks and their leaders can relax for now, with no immediate money or deadline worries.