Trump Allies Formulating Plans To Privatize Fannie And Freddie

Trump Allies Formulating Plans To Privatize Fannie And Freddie

A new “Wall Street Journal” report reveals that talks about privatization have been taking place since the spring and have included Trump confidants Larry Kudlow and John McEntee. Whether it’s refining your... Read more »
Escalating insurance costs deepen housing affordability crunch: Freddie Mac

Escalating insurance costs deepen housing affordability crunch: Freddie Mac

Fueled by a surge in mortgage rates, owning a home has become increasingly expensive. According to a Freddie Mac housing and mortgage market report released Monday, while mortgage payments remain the primary... Read more »
Housing and Mortgage Market Outlook for 2024 by Freddie Mac

Housing and Mortgage Market Outlook for 2024 by Freddie Mac

In the dynamic landscape of the U.S. economy, where inflation remains a prevailing concern, the trajectory of mortgage rates plays a pivotal role in shaping the housing market. Despite the robustness of... Read more »
Escalating insurance costs deepen housing affordability crunch: Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac names president Michael Hutchins interim CEO

Freddie Mac on Friday announced that its president Michael Hutchins has been appointed interim CEO, effective March 16, but the company continues its search for a permanent appointment. He will replace Michael DeVito, who... Read more »
Escalating insurance costs deepen housing affordability crunch: Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac reports ‘solid financial results’ in 2023 earnings report

Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Freddie Mac reported a 65% annualized increase in income stemming from its single-family mortgage programs in fourth-quarter 2023, along with a 13% increase in net income for the full... Read more »
Freddie Mac: Seller/servicers must keep up with cybersecurity threats

Freddie Mac: Seller/servicers must keep up with cybersecurity threats

Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Freddie Mac this week released an industry letter encouraging seller/servicers to take the accelerating pace of cybersecurity threats seriously, and to ensure that processes and tools are maintained to... Read more »
Is 2024 a Good Time to Buy a House: Freddie Mac’s Forecast

Is 2024 a Good Time to Buy a House: Freddie Mac’s Forecast

A home purchase is a monumental financial decision that requires careful consideration. Determining the right time to buy depends on various factors, including your financial situation, interest rates, and negotiating power. To... Read more »

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announce “Mission Index”

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 »
Freddie Mac approves payroll/income verification vendor Truv on LPA platform

Freddie Mac approves payroll/income verification vendor Truv on LPA platform

Government sponsored enterprise Freddie Mac has approved mortgage technology company Truv for both payroll verifications and consumer-permissioned income. With the new integration, lenders will have access to the Truv platform to obtain... Read more »
Opinion: To support low-income borrowers, return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the private sector

Opinion: To support low-income borrowers, return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the private sector

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 »