Don't expect mortgage rate relief anytime soon: Fannie Mae
The GSE's latest outlook pins the 30-year fixed at 6.3% through year-end
by Nick Pipitone May 19
Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so
The lender’s latest move recognizes digital asset wealth within established mortgage risk and compliance frameworks
by Nick Pipitone Feb 24
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Although $200B sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's
by Matt Carter Jan 9
If Fannie and Freddie go public, what happens to mortgage rates?
Impact on rates depends on the structure of rumored IPO. Whatever the plan, the Trump administration has stacked the boards at the mortgage giants with its supporters
by Matt Carter Aug 8
Senate Dems ask Pulte to put Fannie, Freddie revamp on hold
Lawmakers want assurances that privatizing the mortgage giants or taking them public won't drive mortgage rates up, or put investor profits 'over the homes of millions of Americans'
by Matt Carter Jun 6
Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye
FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells 'crypto influencer' he's signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public
by Matt Carter May 2
Top Freddie Mac, FHFA executives dismissed in latest shakeup
Among those dismissed were Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid and Head of Human Resources Dionne Wallace Oakley. FHFA COO Gina Cross and HR Director Monic Matthews were placed on leave
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 21
Strength in home prices helped boost Fannie, Freddie 2023 profits
With a combined net worth of $125B after earnings this week, the mortgage giants remain on a path that could lead to eventual release from government conservatorship if political winds shift
by Matt Carter Feb 16
Caliber Home Loans settlement gives $17M in loan forgiveness to New Yorkers
The settlement applies to borrowers who were enrolled in interest-only loan modifications by Caliber, as well as customers who are dealing with the economic fallout of COVID-19
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
Fannie Mae to ease lending standards: What's that mean for homebuyers?
Opinion
The most important specific easing will be an expansion of the maximum debt-to-income ratio (DTI) from 45 percent to 50 percent
by Lou Barnes Jul 20
Real estate industry favors Mnuchin’s GSE privatization proposals
Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee wants to end the government’s conservatorship over Frannie and Freddie -- here's why
by Amy Tankersley Dec 27
A misty graveyard
The new Treasury Secretary nominee, Stephen Mnuchin, would move the GSEs out of government control
by Lou Barnes Dec 1
Lenders say ‘meh’ to Fannie and Freddie's 97 percent loan-to-value program
Fannie Mae survey reveals new offerings have had little impact on loan origination volume
by Amy Tankersley Apr 23
This could be the year FHA heeds calls to relax condo rules
NAR hoping for standards that look more like Fannie and Freddie's
by Brittany Morris Jan 9
Government shutdown won't shut down FHA
Loans will be approved at slower pace unless impasse drags on
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30