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Aivre Secures UAD 3.6 Verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Aivre Secures UAD 3.6 Verification from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

by Phil Hall | Oct 30, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Aivre, the Troy, Michigan-based real estate appraisal software company, announced it has completed the industry’s first Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 verification process with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for compliance with the new data standards. “This is a...
Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser

Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser

by Phil Hall | Oct 29, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

David Benson, the former president of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA), is rejoining the government-sponsored enterprise in the capacity of a senior adviser. Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the self-appointed chairman of Fannie Mae, made...
Pulte: Fannie-Freddie IPO May Be Delayed or Not Happen

Pulte: Fannie-Freddie IPO May Be Delayed or Not Happen

by Phil Hall | Oct 24, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is backpedaling on his promotion of a potential initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), raising the possibility that it could be delayed or might not happen at all....
Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae

Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae

by Phil Hall | Oct 23, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced the appointment of Chief Operating Officer Peter Akwaboah as acting CEO. He replaces Priscilla Almodovar, who served as chief executive since her appointment by then-President Biden in 2022 and took on the additional title of...
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO

FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO

by Phil Hall | Oct 21, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Bill Pulte has taken on a new role as part of his Federal Housing Finance Agency director – he is now doing investor relation pitches for a potential initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). In a series of posts on his...
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