See where serious delinquencies, loan mods, and the overall mortgage portfolio stood for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and how the GSEs’ books of business have performed.
Read More »The State of Single-family Rentals
How will a slowing housing market affect the single-family rental space? With Fannie and Freddie ending their SFR pilot programs, DS News asked experts for their opinion on the state of the SFR industry and here’s what they said.
Read More »Freddie Weighs in on Housing Market
Affordability challenges slowed the growth of home sales this summer, according to Freddie Mac's housing market forecast. Yet, buyer demand remains strong due to these factors.
Read More »The Impact of Privatizing the GSEs
Currently, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the biggest players in the secondary market. But what if the market was moved from the government to the private sector?
Read More »GSEs Offer Relief to Homeowners in Hawaii
With Hurricane Lane reaching Hawaii, The GSEs released information on their disaster relief policies to help homeowners impacted by the hurricane. See how Fannie and Freddie are working to protect the residents of the Aloha State.
Read More »Looking into the Housing Market in 2019
Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac speaks to DS News on what’s causing the affordability crunch and the factors that are likely to impact the housing market in 2019. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of DS News.
Read More »WMBC Showcases Logo
This month, the Women’s Mortgage Banking Collective (WMBC) unveiled its new logo. This collective was formed in April 2018 to bring together women in all roles and levels in the mortgage banking community to educate, connect, and empower women, and was co-founded by Stacie Rankey and Toni Bramley.
Read More »Refis at Fannie, Freddie Decline in Q2
In its quarterly refinance report, the FHFA revealed that refinances at the GSEs had decreased in the second quarter. However, borrowers are still applying through HARP, a program that is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2018. Here's why.
Read More »Appraisers Not Required to Fill Form 1004MC, Says Fannie
A key form that was introduced as a requirement for appraisers in 2009 was removed by Fannie Mae in its latest selling guide update.
Read More »Freddie Mac Initiative Brings Affordable Homes to Three Cities
The GSE is financing an initiative that supports both affordable housing for low-income and working households in three metros. Click through for the details
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