In response to the Federal Court's denial of stockholders' claims, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's stocks fell 35 percent and 38 percent, respectively.
Read More »There’s No Escaping Rising Mortgage Rates
With fluctuating mortgage rates under watch, many are speculating about what the future of mortgage rates will look like in the years to come, especially with the possibility of GSE reform.
Read More »Fannie Mae Reports Strong Q4 and 2016 Earnings
The GSE is expected to pay the Department of the Treasury a $5.5B dividend next month.
Read More »Refinance Volume Down As Rates Increase
According to the report, approximately 13,220 refinances were completed through HARP, bringing total refinances through HARP from the inception of the program to over three million.
Read More »Fannie Lists Billions in Non-performing Loan Pools
The GSE has announced the sale of five non-performing loan pools, including a smaller Community Impact Pool aimed at non-profits and minority-owned businesses.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Senate to Vote on Next Treasury Secretary
With a reported net income of $3.2 billion and positive net worth of $4.2 billion in Q3, how will the GSE's Q4 results compare?
Read More »Risky Business? New Loan Mods Re-default at Higher Rates
Analysts found that loans modified after 2014 have higher re-default rates—what’s behind the increase?
Read More »Fannie Mae Adds Vendors to DU Verification List
DU is designed to provide lenders with a comprehensive credit risk assessment that determines whether a loan meets Fannie Mae’s eligibility requirements.
Read More »Fannie Mae Backs Up Blackstone
For the first time, a GSE is guaranteeing the debt of an institutional owner of single family homes.
Read More »Supreme Court Blocks Fannie Mae’s Path to Federal Courts
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Fannie Mae cannot automatically bring state lawsuits to federal court, reversing an earlier decision by the Ninth Circuit Court.
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