Mortgage rates have climbed steadily since March and this week they rose to their highest since August 2013. Experts weigh in on the impact of these hikes on home purchases.
Read More »Freddie Mac Forecasts Housing Market Status Through 2019
Freddie Mac has released its latest Outlook, breaking down the state of the housing market in April 2018 and examining where things are likely to head over the ...
Read More »Rates Rise after Eight Weeks of Stability
Mortgage rates followed the increase in Treasury yields rising to their highest so far in 2018. How much will they affect homebuyers?
Read More »For Mortgage Rates, Shopping Around Pays Off
Doing a little research before getting a mortgage can make a big difference. Here’s how much of a difference, according to Freddie Mac’s latest study.
Read More »Can Stable Rates Ramp up the Homebuying Season
Mortgage rates held steady, according to Freddie Mac, continuing a trend that has been observed since mid-February. But will homebuyers remain undeterred if they rise?
Read More »How Will Falling Rates Affect Homebuyer Sentiments?
Rates declined during the week, How will they affect homebuyer sentiment? Here’s what the experts are saying.
Read More »Christopher Herbert Elected to Freddie Mac Board of Directors
Freddie Mac announced that Christopher E. Herbert was elected as a director on the company’s board of directors. Herbert, 57, has extensive experience relating to housing policy and ...
Read More »HUD’s Carson on Mission to Empower
A dialogue with United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Benjamin Carson opened up the 2018 Five Star Government Forum in Washington D.C. Tuesday. Click through for full coverage from the event, which brings together leaders from both government and the housing industry.
Read More »Investors Remain Bullish on GSEs’ Credit Risk Transfer Program
Bolstered by a strong private sector market demand, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continued to attract and expand private sector investment in the last quarter of 2017.
Read More »Mortgage Bankers and Government Leaders Converge in D.C.
Housing and housing finance reforms, especially for the underserved are on top of the agenda at the ninth annual Five Star Government Forum on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. ...
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