Investors aren't behind higher mortgage approval standards -- lenders are
Fannie Mae survey shows some lenders apply stricter standards than what their investors require, leaving some borrowers out in the cold
by Amy Tankersley Jul 28
4 reasons why inventories are pathetic -- for now
Stay tuned, it's all about to change
by Steve Cook Jul 20
Freddie Mac’s in the black (again)
Government-sponsored enterprise marks 14th consecutive quarterly profit
by Amy Tankersley May 11
Fannie Mae’s 1Q income nosedives
Shortfall could impact proposal to increase CEO compensation
by Amy Tankersley May 8
Freddie Mac touts $100B rental housing rainmaker
K-Deal Multifamily Mortgage-Backed Securities program makes GSE one of nation’s largest commercial mortgage credit issuers
by Amy Tankersley Apr 28
Should policymakers address Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s shrinking role in multifamily housing?
Federal Housing Finance Agency should take steps now to maintain GSEs' role
by Karan Kaul Apr 16
Fannie Mae offers homebuyer education, closing cost discount
HomePath Ready Buyer program could save first-time homebuyers up to 3 percent off mortgage closing costs
by Amy Tankersley Apr 15
Want a good mortgage deal? Shop around, says Fannie Mae
Survey suggests buyers who are better informed about the homebuying process get the best deals, but results are still mixed depending on age, race and other factors
by Amy Tankersley Apr 13
Economists weigh the question: Why is credit so tight for homebuyers?
Data analysis nonprofit finds more than 4 million loans were lost in the last 5 years
by Amy Tankersley Apr 3
Proposed bill would place Fannie, Freddie funds in escrow
Legislation would establish a secondary reserve fund for government-sponsored enterprises
by Amy Tankersley Mar 27
Freddie Mac taps Capital One VP to lead affordable mortgage lending efforts
Daniel Gardner to head up GSE’s Single Family Affordable Lending and Access to Credit unit
by Amy Tankersley Mar 19
Lenders forecast rosy spring for mortgages
Fannie Mae survey shows improved economy, loosening credit standards fueling optimism
by Amy Tankersley Mar 18
Fannie, Freddie ordered to let former owners buy REOs at market value
Mel Watt turns out to be astounding political turn for the better for mortgage credit
New head of Fannie, Freddie regulator is first thing Obama adminstration has gotten right on housing
by Lou Barnes May 16
Commentary: President's real estate proposals 'will be without effect'
by Lou Barnes Feb 3