Condo originations ‘streamlined’ through project advisor tool: Freddie Mac

Condo originations ‘streamlined’ through project advisor tool: Freddie Mac

Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Freddie Mac on Wednesday announced further enhancements to its Condo Project Advisor tool that are designed to “streamline” such loan originations and to offer lenders “greater security” through a... Read more »
Freddie Mac announces standardized mortgage documents for DPA programs

Freddie Mac announces standardized mortgage documents for DPA programs

Freddie Mac rolled out standardized subordinate lien documents for subordinate mortgages offered by down payment assistance (DPA) providers to facilitate easier and greater use of DPA program. Historically, subordinate-lien documents for various... Read more »
Mortgage rates continue falling before Thanksgiving: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates continue falling before Thanksgiving: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates dropped significantly in the last few weeks, but the cost of borrowing remains high prompting many homebuyers to wait for even lower rates.  The 30-year, fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.29%... Read more »
Freddie Mac to roll out fee-based repurchase pilot program in 2024

Freddie Mac to roll out fee-based repurchase pilot program in 2024

Freddie Mac will launch a new fee-based repurchase alternative pilot program for performing loans in 2024, designed to improve the quality of performing loans through a potential replacement of its current repurchase... Read more »
Lance F. Drummond Elected Chair of Freddie Mac

Lance F. Drummond Elected Chair of Freddie Mac

Board Chair Sara Mathew to Retire in February 2024 MCLEAN, VA—Lance Drummond will become chair of Freddie Mac’s Board of Directors, the company announced today. A member of the Board since 2015,... Read more »
Weekly mortgage rates soar closer to 8%: Freddie Mac

Weekly mortgage rates soar closer to 8%: Freddie Mac

Average mortgage rates on 30-year fixed home loans continued their march towards 8% this week as the Treasury yield surpassed 5%. Rates have been steadily climbing for seven straight weeks, the longest... Read more »