As the mortgage lending market gets tougher, more lenders are looking to cut costs, according to Fannie Mae. What are the factors driving this trend and how will it impact employment in the industry if it persists?
Read More »Mortgage Servicing Industry Summit Prepares for Next Natural Disasters
As we move deeper into hurricane season, industry leaders are set to convene for a new Disaster Preparedness Summit, collaborating to learn from the missteps of the past and tackle the next disasters with organization, preparation, and insight.
Read More »Fannie Predicts Economic Headwinds and Opportunities for 2018
The latest Fannie Mae Economic and Housing Outlook is generally positive about the economy and housing market’s growth in 2018. But what troubles does it foresee next year? Click through to learn more.
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 »Affordable Housing vs. GSE Reform
In light of proposed housing finance reforms, a study looked at the effectiveness of measures in place regarding the fee paid by the GSEs to HUD and The Treasury towards raising funds for affordable housing and here’s what it found.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Gauging Lender Sentiments
On Tuesday, Fannie Mae will look at how mortgage lenders perceived the market during the quarter through its Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Fannie Mae Celebrates Being an ‘Ally’
In honor of LGBT Pride month, Fannie Mae has released a new video exploring what it means to be an “ally”. See what that means and learn more about the origins of this event here.
Read More »The Changing Rules of Mortgage Underwriting
How have underwriting standards for conventional loans for homes changed from the pre-crisis housing market? Here’s what a report tracking credit risk for the first quarter of 2018 found.
Read More »Construction Jobs Gain Momentum
Experts weigh in on the latest employment numbers and what they mean for the economy and housing supply challenges as construction jobs see a steady climb.
Read More »Home Advantage: Why Shopping for a Mortgage First Helps
A recent Fannie Mae study found that gaining knowledge and engaging with the mortgage market earlier in the homebuying process could benefit low- and moderate-income purchasers. Here’s why.
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