An Orrick InfoBytes item dated July 17, 2026 reports that FHFA proposed removing reputational harm from its suspended counterparty program. Comments were reported due August 12, 2026.
What changed
FHFA proposed revising suspended counterparty program standards by removing reputational harm as a factor.
Compliance perspective
Counterparties and housing finance participants should review whether internal screening, counterparty approval, or risk committee criteria align with the proposed federal shift. The immediate step is comment review and policy tracking.
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