The Federal Housing Finance Agency in its Annual Housing Report today said that Freddie Mac failed to meet two of its four affordable housing goals — those for low and very-low income buyers purchasing single-family homes — in 2017. The GSE met its low-income refinancing goal for single-family homes and the goal for home purchases in low-income areas. Fannie Mae achieved all four of its affordable housing goals, FHFA said. Both GSEs met the goals for multifamily lending.
ABA’s Nichols: Slashing debit card interchange fees will hit all banks
The Federal Reserve proposal to further lower the cap on debit card interchange fees under Regulation II will affect banks...