FHFA Announces Changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Mortgage Insurance Master Policy Requirements

On December 2, the FHFA announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have completed the first major overhaul of mortgage insurance master policy requirements.  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with FHFA oversight, addressed gaps in the existing master policy framework, focusing on loss migration, establishing timeframes for claim processing, setting standards for determining when coverage must be maintained or could be revoked, and promoting information sharing.  Press Release.