Freddie Mac has made an important step toward its Single Security Initiative. Here's what the GSE has planned.
Read More »The GSE Patch and Higher DTI Borrowers
According to a new study, the GSE patch “disproportionately” benefits minority and lower-income borrowers. How will the patch’s expiration in 2021 impact the market going forward?
Read More »Three Trends That Will Shape the Mortgage Market
A report gives insights into some important developments that are likely to impact borrowers and homebuyers in 2019 and beyond.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Dip
The latest data from the FHFA indicates an overall fall in mortgage rates. But which mortgage indicator is trending higher? Click through to learn more.
Read More »GSE Update: Presidential Reform and Fannie’s New CEO
From a presidential call for reform to Fannie Mae leadership changes, it was an important day for the GSEs. Get all the details here.
Read More »Why All Guarantors Must Serve a National Market
Experts testifying before the Senate Banking Committee during a hearing on Sen. Mike Crapo’s housing reform outline agreed on creating a clear role for private capital and government guarantees in housing finance. Here's why.
Read More »Freddie Mac Economist Foresees Housing Market “Thaw”
How will home sales perform this spring? A report by Freddie Mac looks at the factors that could drive home sales as homebuyer confidence rises.
Read More »Jumbo Mortgage Market Slowdown Rattles High-End Borrowers
High-end clients are becoming increasingly cautious due to recent trends that took a toll on the jumbo market. What does this mean for banks that focused their mortgage business around this group?
Read More »FHFA Discusses GSE Foreclosure Prevention
Since the start of conservatorships in September 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have completed millions of foreclosure prevention actions. Find out more here.
Read More »Reaping the Benefits of Falling Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates have declined again, according to a Freddie Mac survey. How will homebuyers reap the benefits of falling rates?
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