Fannie Mae recently announced that Manuel “Manolo” Sánchez Rodríguez has been elected to the Board of Directors. Fannie Mae also announces the departure of Brian Brooks, EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.
Read More »A Shifting Job Market’s Effect on Housing
The economy expanded moderately in August, but construction jobs are still on the low end. See how the limited construction job market is impacting housing as a whole.
Read More »Hurricane Florence’s Housing Impact—A Visual Forecast
As Hurricane Florence bears down on the East Coast, a predictive 3D model attempts to forecast the storm's potential impact on housing in the region.
Read More »The Impact of Mortgages on MSR Values
Mortgage spread valuations had increased slightly, negatively impacting MSR values, according to a recent report. See what other factors have been affecting MSR values.
Read More »Construction Jobs and the Housing Market
Construction jobs saw an uptick this month. See how this increase plus the strong job market have impacted housing.
Read More »What Is Impacting Homebuyer Sentiment?
A recent survey from Fannie Mae reveals the sentiment from homebuyers and sellers alike. Click through to see how sentiment and improved this month, and where it dragged behind.
Read More »Examining the Qualified Mortgage Rule
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 »Single-family Rentals and the Housing Market
As the housing market enters the last leg of 2018, the industry asks "what is the state of single-family rentals?" Click through to read expert opinion on the current state of SFR and where it’s headed.
Read More »How Will GSE Reforms Affect Borrowers?
After the financial crisis, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac became the biggest names in the secondary market. See what could happen if the market moved from Fannie and Freddie and into private hands.
Read More »How Can Lenders Reach Millennial Homebuyers?
Millennials are the fastest-growing and largest homebuying group in the nation, but their needs may be different than those before them. At an MReport webinar titled Hottest Buyers on the Block: Reaching Millennials, experts addressed how lenders can change their approach to keep up with the changing needs of these buyers.
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