A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace earns the GSE a perfect score by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
Read More »Is Now the Time to Readdress Conforming Loan Limits?
The conforming loan limit reached $971,000 last year for high-priced areas, leading to concerns the government may be subsidizing loans for wealthy families unnecessarily. Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton takes a deeper dive into this issue.
Read More »GSE Forecast: Rise in Rates to Temper Housing Demand
In its Quarterly Forecast, Freddie Mac predicts that continued inventory issues will keep the housing market competitive in Q1.
Read More »Forbearance Exits Continue to Rise
The number of homeowners in forbearance plans fell further in December, as the MBA estimates that just 705,000 U.S. homeowners are currently in some stage of forbearance.
Read More »Thompson Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee
Acting FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson spoke before the Senate Banking Committee, pending her confirmation as Director of the Agency.
Read More »Understanding the HAF
Attorney Marissa M. Yaker details what you need to know about the Homeowner Assistance Fund, and the HAF’s goal of mitigating financial hardships associated with the pandemic.
Read More »Freddie Mac Appoints New VPs For Production and Sales
In their new roles, Steve Lineberger will oversee the Western and Central regions and and Meg McElgunn will lead the Northeast and Southeast regions.
Read More »FHFA to Increase GSE Pricing Framework
Beginning April 1, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will add upfront fees to both high-balance loans and second home loans.
Read More »Ambitious Buyers Continue to Capitalize on Low Rates
For the third consecutive month, single‐family houses rose, as buyers cash in on low rates before a predicted hike in the coming months.
Read More »FHFA Finalizes GSE’s Housing Goals
To meet its goal of supporting equitable access to housing opportunities nationwide, the FHFA has issued its single-family and multi-family housing goals and subgoals for 2022-2024.
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