FHFA Increases the Fannie and Freddie LIHTC Cap
To support underserved markets, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can each invest ...
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FHFA Extends Fannie and Freddie REO First Look Period
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) extended the period during which owner occupants, public entities and nonprofits will have exclusive ...
”Tug-of-War’ Between Rising COVID Rates and Economic Recovery Leads to Flat Mortgage Rates
Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) reports that the 30-year-fixed mortgage rates (FRM) averaged 2.87% in August. Mortgage ...
FHFA Announces Fannie and Freddie Housing Goals Through 2024
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) proposed housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2022 to 2024. According to ...
Mortgage Rates Relatively Flat, Fed Says No Interest Hikes in Near Future
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 2.86%, staying relatively flat after experiencing a slight 1 basis point decrease, according to ...
Fannie and Freddie Stress Test Results Released
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently released the results of the 2020 and 2021 annual stress tests Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are ...
Mortgage Rates Bump Up for First Time in Weeks
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 2.87%. Mortgage breakdown: ...
Freddie Mac CRT Program Protected $418B in Unpaid Principal Balance of Mortgages
Freddie Mac's Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) program—which transfers credit risk away from U.S. taxpayers to global private capital via securities and ...
Another Mortgage Rate Dip Amid Delta Concerns
Freddie Mac recently announced that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate (FRM) averaged 2.77%, according to its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® ...
Mortgage Rates Shift Slightly Up, But Still Under 3%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is averaging 2.80%, according to the latest Private Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac. Here's where ...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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