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Fannie Mae Forecast Sees Fed Rate Increase in 2022; Offers Other Economic Predictions
Not surprisingly, inflation is a key forecast concern for the economy, according to the November 2021 commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group, which predicts the Federal Reserve will likely move to raise rates in 2022.
22 Nov 2021
The Federal Government May Guarantee Mortgages of Nearly $1 Million
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will raise lending ceilings in the next few weeks, making it more straightforward for buyers of more expensive homes to obtain financing.
15 Nov 2021
New Mortgage Refinance Programs from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are Expanding to Reach More Homeowners
The goal of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s refi programs is to help low-to-moderate income households take advantage of historically low mortgage rates.
11 Nov 2021
MBA: Forbearance Hits Lowest Level Yet
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance has reached the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, but an increase in the number of borrowers exiting forbearance into loan modifications points to ongoing struggles in the recovery from the pandemic.
9 Nov 2021
Fannie and Freddie Loans in Forbearance Drop Below 1%
The total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 6 basis points to 2.15% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of Oct. 24, 2021.
2 Nov 2021
FHFA Proposes New Disclosure Requirements for Fannie and Freddie
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is proposing public disclosure requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that would closely align with international standards for large banks.
27 Oct 2021
MBA Raises Volume Forecast even with Uncertainty Over Fiscal Policy
The Mortgage Bankers Association raised its genesis forecast for 2021, but the outlook of its economists remains more conservative than that of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
19 Oct 2021
FHFA Announces Changes to Low Income Refi Programs and Appraisal Requirements
Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) will be expanding their low-income refinance programs to include those making at or below 100 percent of an area’s median income (AMI).
19 Oct 2021
FHFA Announces Two Measures Advancing Housing Sustainability and Affordability
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced two measures to sustainably advance the affordability of homeownership for mortgage borrowers across the nation, especially those in underserved communities
18 Oct 2021
Fannie Mae July 2021 Monthly Summary
Per Fannie Mae, overall serious delinquency for conventional single family loans is 1.94% in July 2021 vs 2.08% last month and 3.24% a year ago.
31 Aug 2021