Duty to Serve

FHFA: Final Rule Announced Amending the Enterprise Duty to Serve Underserved Markets Regulation

Enterprise activities in all colonia census tracts are eligible for Duty to Serve credit The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today published a final rule to amend the Enterprise Duty to Serve Underserved Markets regulation. The final rule allows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (together, the Enterprises) activities in all colonia census tracts to be…

FHFA: New Rule Proposed to Help Enterprises Better Serve Colonias

Amendments will remove barriers to Enterprise Duty to Serve activities in high-needs rural regions  The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today proposed to amend the Agency’s Duty to Serve (DTS) Underserved Markets regulation to facilitate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) activities related to serving colonias. “FHFA is committed to promoting affordability, equity, and…

FHFA: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Duty to Serve Underserved Markets Plans for 2022-2024 Announced

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today published the 2022-2024 Underserved Markets Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) under the Duty to Serve (DTS) Program. The DTS Plans demonstrate a strengthened commitment to serving manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation, and rural housing. The targets and strategies in the Plans build on lessons…

FHFA: Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Proposed Duty to Serve Underserved Markets Plans for 2022-2024 Announced

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today published the proposed 2022-2024 Underserved Markets Plans submitted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) under the Duty to Serve (DTS) program.  The proposed Plans cover the period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024. FHFA issued a final rule in 2016 that implemented the DTS provisions as…

FHFA: Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Duty to Serve Underserved Markets Plans for 2021 Announced

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today published the 2021 Underserved Markets Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) under the Duty to Serve (DTS) program.  The Plans became effective January 1, 2021. FHFA issued a final rule in 2016 that implemented the DTS provisions as mandated by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of…

FHFA: Evaluation Criteria Strengthened for Duty To Serve Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced it is strengthening the evaluation criteria of the Duty to Serve (DTS) Underserved Markets program through the Evaluation Guidance for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises).  The updated guidance will ensure the Enterprises’ DTS programs have a significant impact in underserved communities. See the updated Evaluation…

FHFA: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Modified Underserved Markets Plan for Duty to Serve Program Published

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today published Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) modified Underserved Markets Plans for 2018-2020 under the Duty to Serve program.  The Plans, originally published Dec. 18, 2017 became effective Jan. 1, 2018. FHFA requested public input in October 2018 on the Enterprises’ proposed Duty to Serve Plan modifications.  FHFA…

FHFA: Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s Underserved Markets Plans for Duty to Serve Program Published

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today published Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) Underserved Markets Plans for 2018-2020 under the Duty to Serve program.  The Plans become effective January 1, 2018. FHFA issued a final rule on December 13, 2016 to implement the Duty to Serve provisions mandated by the Housing and Economic…

FHFA: Public Input Period Extended for Proposed Duty to Serve Evaluation Guidance

Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced today that it is extending the public input period on its proposed Evaluation Guidance for the Duty to Serve program.  The input period is now extended from May 15 to June 7, 2017. The proposed Evaluation Guidance, released January 18, communicates FHFA’s expectations regarding the process for developing…

FHFA: Public Input Requested on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Proposed Underserved Markets Plans for Duty to Serve Program

Washington, D.C. – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that it is requesting public input on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) proposed Underserved Markets Plans under the Duty to Serve program.  Those plans were released today. FHFA issued a final rule on Dec. 13, 2016 to implement the Duty to Serve provisions…

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