The GSE Patch of the Qualified Mortgage Rule is set to expire on January 10, 2021. See what possible options experts have for addressing the soon-to-be expired Patch.
Read More »Solid Fundamentals Drive Fannie Mae’s Q2 Growth
The GSE earned a comprehensive income in the second quarter and will pay a dividend in the same amount to the Treasury for the quarter. Click through to see the numbers that spelled a good quarter for Fannie Mae.
Read More »Getting a Mortgage Just Became Easier
Though mortgage credit access has expanded over the past three quarters, one aspect of the market is still lagging, according to a report. Which is that area?
Read More »What’s Worrying Mortgage Lenders in 2018?
A new survey asked mortgage industry professionals what were the headwinds that the housing market faced in 2018 and what challenges were they saw during the year. Here’s what it found.
Read More »Lenders Remain Bearish on Profit Margins
Tight inventory and rising home prices are impacting not only mortgage demand, but also lenders' outlook on profit margins, according to a Fannie Mae survey. Here are the factors that are making lenders see red.
Read More »What is the Biggest Impediment for Borrowers?
A recent report looked at some of the key challenges faced by borrowers and the role of private mortgage insurance in helping them. Here’s what it found.
Read More »Mortgage Bankers and Government Leaders Converge in D.C.
Housing and housing finance reforms, especially for the underserved are on top of the agenda at the ninth annual Five Star Government Forum on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. ...
Read More »These U.S. Regions Would Feel GSE Reform the Most
For 2018-2020, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have set a goal of 24 percent for the number of mortgages they must purchase from low-income borrowers, defined as those earning less ...
Read More »Freddie Mac posts a Q4 Loss
Like its sister agency, Freddie Mac this week reported large Q4 losses that will require government bailout money for the first time since 2012. The major difference is that Freddie ...
Read More »Getting a Mortgage Got Easier in Q3 2017
Higher interest rates and lower refinancing volumes made it easier for homebuyers to borrow in Q3 2017 according to a report.
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