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Freddie Mac reports mortgage rates leveling off as COVID variants have led to weaker employment, a drop-off in spending, and declining consumer confidence.

Freddie Mac reports that rates are stabilizing, along with a modest improvement in the nation’s housing supply, as more homebuyers are poised to take advantage of these still-record-low rates.

The FHFA has raised the amount each GSE can invest to up to $850 million annually in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit market to support markets that have difficulty attracting investors.

Laura Thrift will lead the Agency as Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications, and Alexei Alexandrov as Chief Economist.

Distinguished female mortgage professionals will be celebrated in-person in Dallas this September at an Awards Luncheon in conjunction with the 2021 Five Star Conference and Expo.

While still below the 3% range, the window of opportunity for refis remains wide open; however, high asking prices are turning many away from the purchase market despite the record low rates.

After a slight rise last week, mortgage rates have plateaued as a shift in inventory and pricing is offering more choices for buyers, along with more approachable prices.

Proposed rules set forth by the FHFA target housing obstacles faced by low-income and rural areas, minority communities, and other underserved populations.

FHFA's latest loan-performance report details refinance and loan modification steps taken to help keep borrowers out of foreclosure.

Rates remained below 3% but leapt this week following a strong U.S. jobs report and strong growth in the economic sector.