Fannie Mae reported gains in net revenues in the third quarter of 2021, and Freddie Mac experienced a 4% rise, spurred by mortgage portfolio growth and higher average G-fees.
Read More »FHFA Seeks Comment on New GSE Disclosure Requirements
Additional disclosure requirements drafted to promote market discipline and risk management practices at both Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac.
Read More »Second-Home, Investment Property Demand Jumps in September
Bouncing back after a summer slowdown, the demand for second homes was up 60% from pre-pandemic levels in September, an uptick from July's 40% increase, but still below March's record growth.
Read More »Inventory of Existing Home Listings Continues to Fall Short
More Americans are seeking homes in a market where short supply continues to be tagged with high ticket prices as potential buyers migrate from urban apartments to suburban homes.
Read More »Coalition Opposes Proposed Duty to Serve Proposals
Citing the need to substantially improve the “Duty To Serve” (DTS) proposals set forth by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, 20 groups have come together calling on the GSEs to improve their proposals that they say fail to meet the needs of the target demographics. The DTS program requires Fannie Mae and Freddie ...
Read More »Forbearance Update: Declining Volumes as Agreements Expire
Boosted by a positive employment report, the number of homeowners in forbearance plans dropped yet again this week to 2.28% of U.S. households.
Read More »Where Fannie Mae Thinks the Market Is Headed
In its latest forecast, the GSE predicts a short-term tightening of the Federal Reserve’s policies and an interest rate hike in late 2022.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Balancing Regulatory and Operational Changes as Foreclosure Volume Increases
An upcoming Legal League 100 webinar examines the operational changes that servicers must navigate in addition to the new rules and regulations governing their foreclosure business.
Read More »Home Purchase Sentiment Remains Low
Survey shows that even more believe now is a bad time to buy a home but a great time to sell.
Read More »Home Price Gains Continue to Raise Affordability Concerns
An analysis finds that home prices escalated at a torrid pace in August, forcing many prospective homebuyers to the sidelines with many continuing to be priced out of the market.
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