FHFA seeks input on GSEs single-family pricing framework

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a Request for Input on Government-sponsored Enterprises (GSE) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s single-family pricing framework, seeking feedback on the goals and policy priorities that FHFA should pursue in its oversight of the pricing framework.

FHFA also seeks input on the process for setting the GSEs’ single-family upfront guarantee fees, including whether it is appropriate to continue to link upfront guarantee fees to the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework (ERCF), which has a significant impact on the risk-based pricing component of their guarantee fees.

Director Sandra L. Thompson noted that the Request for Input evidences the FHFA’s commitment to transparency in the evaluation of the single-family pricing framework. Comments are due by August 14.