On January 8, the FHFA announced that it has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to delay the implementation of the increases to the guarantee fees that were originally to be effective in March and April 2014.  FHFA Release.

On August 31, the FHFA announced that it has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to raise guarantee fees on single family mortgages by an average of 10 basis points.  For loans exchanged for mortgage-backed securities, the increases will be effective with settlements starting December 1.  For loans sold for cash, the increases will be effective with commitments starting November 1.  FHFA Release.