FHFA Strengthens Evaluation Criteria for GSE’s Duty to Serve Program

 

On March 11, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued revised guidance for evaluating Underserved Markets Plans submitted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”) for FHFA approval under the Duty to Serve regulation. The revised guidance strengthens the criteria for determining GSE compliance with the regulation, including through a revised ratings framework and higher expectations for impactful plans. Revised Guidance.