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The prospect of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac returning to the private sector would have substantial ripple effects on mortgage rates, bank liquidity and capital ratios.
Housing observers see an opportunity to fundamentally remake a system to close the gap on serving historically marginalized communities.
The U.S. government may soon return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private markets less than two decades after turmoil nearly toppled the mortgage industry.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond continues to inch lower and that’s having the effect of pulling down mortgage rates. The bond’s yield has fallen fro
For repeat sales of the same home, this metropolitan area saw the No. 5 steepest year-over-year home price declines last year.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today posted to its website its Monthly Volume Summary for January 2025, which provides information on Freddie Mac’s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities and other investments.
Rates on 30-year new purchase mortgages dropped for a sixth day Thursday, ticking down 1 basis point to an average of 6.59%. In the past six days, the flagship rate has shed 24 points. The current average of 6.59% establishes a new low point for this year.