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
Borrowers would need minimum credit score of 580
by Inman Feb 1
Commentary: Borrowers may face targeted price hikes on new mortgages
by Ken Harney Sep 27
Perspective: Real estate's November report card
by Inman Nov 22
Paulson speaks to Senate about GSEs' challenges
by Inman Jul 15
Record gain in multifamily load sparked by GSEs
by Inman Mar 13