On April 17, FHFA released the results of its Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guarantee Fee Review. The FHFA’s review considered the public responses to its June 2014 request for input, and according to the agency’s fact sheet, sought to reach a balance of (i) ensuring the safety and soundness of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; and (ii) fostering a liquid national housing market. Because the analysis of the fees showed that “the current average level of guarantee fees appropriately reflects the current costs and risks associated with providing [Fannie and Freddie’s] credit guarantee,” the agency will make only minor adjustments to the fees and does not expect the changes to impact Fannie and Freddie’s loan volume. The fee adjustments will fall into two categories: (i) elimination of the 25 basis point upfront adverse market charge; and (ii) addition of small fee increases for certain loans with risk-layering attributes, such as loans with secondary financing or investment properties.