While the refinance market remains strong among the youngest homebuyers, purchases fell the second-consecutive month.
Read More »The Disproportionate Homeownership of White Americans
A new study looks of the amount of white homeowners compared to their population in certain markets. Click through to see the results.
Read More »Shifting Disaster Risk Onto the GSEs
According to a recent paper, lenders and servicers are using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to mitigate risk from natural disaster. How do disasters impact lending?
Read More »Rising Home Prices Show No Signs of Stopping
Home prices nationally are forecasted to increase by nearly 6% over the next year, but data suggests growth has plateaued.
Read More »Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?
For decades success and homeownership were intertwined. However, a new report is proving that to be less likely, especially among younger generations.
Read More »Freddie Mac Forecasts Originations for 2019
A strong refinance market is expected to drive mortgage originations to more than $2 trillion. But what are the GSEs’ thoughts on housing?
Read More »Markets too Pricey for Millennials
While major metros provide amenities and job opportunities, few millennials are able to afford to live there, including one city where fewer than 2% can afford homes.
Read More »Recession Indicators Evident in Housing Report
The CEO of BuildFax discusses the latest analysis that further supports the idea of potential economic downturn.
Read More »Buying a Home in 2012 is Paying Off
A new report finds that average homeowners have seen the equity in their home skyrocket since the Great Recession. But by how much?
Read More »FHFA Director Mark Calabria Discusses GSE Capital Retention
The Treasury and the FHFA recently reached an agreement that will permit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to retain additional earnings in excess of the $3 billion capital reserves currently permitted by their PSPAs.
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