Kim: Fannie Mae removed its explicit call for a recession in 2024 and now expects “below-trend growth.” At this point, how high is the risk for a recession? Duncan: It was more... Read more »
Government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced this week the release of their “Mission Index,” updating or expanding their single-family social bond framework to better communicate the goals of the... Read more »
Fannie Mae has announced updates to its HomeReady product, including a temporary $2,500 credit for very low-income purchase borrowers to use for down payment and closing costs. Another step the government-sponsored enterprise took... Read more »
Last month, DataDigest explored market experts’ expectations for 2024, with the consensus calling for a moderately better housing market than 2023. But a meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee the following... Read more »
The Colliers Structured Finance Group (SFG) has closed a $27,765,000 Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Edgeway, a 91-unit multifamily property in Bellflower. The loan is priced at 5.5% for five... Read more »
Fannie Mae has a rosy outlook for mortgage rates. The government sponsored enterprise is projecting that rates will drop below 6% by the end of 2024, which in turn will boost refi... Read more »
Fannie Mae, a key player in the mortgage industry, has recently released its comprehensive housing market forecasts, offering insights into the trajectory of home sales and price growth through the years 2024... Read more »
Even though Jerome Powell announced three rate cuts in 2024, Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) group continues to forecast a modest downturn in 2024. The group projects a return to... Read more »
Since the 2008 housing crisis, there have been significant changes that prompted the Treasury to place Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship. While the conservatorship has allowed for the mortgage market... Read more »
The 2023 housing market predictions by Fannie Mae provide a glimpse into a market navigating through challenging waters. Despite the hurdles posed by soaring mortgage rates, the housing market has demonstrated resilience.... Read more »