| Date | Title | Description |
| 07.11.2024 | Freddie Mac and FHLB Des Moines Partner to Increase Access to Affordable Housing on Tribal Lands | McLEAN, Va., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) today announced a collaboration to help increase affordable housing finance options on tribal lands. FHL... |
| 07.11.2024 | Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise | MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.79 percent.
“Mortgage rates continu... |
| 01.11.2024 | Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal on buybacks and appraisal waivers | - |
| 01.11.2024 | Sonu Mittal on Freddie Mac’s newest moves to lower lender, borrower costs | In the newest episode of the HousingWire Daily podcast, host Sarah Wheeler sits down with Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal — the agency’s senior vice president and head of single-family acquisitions — to explore its recently announced alternative ... |
| 31.10.2024 | Mortgage Rates Increase for the Fifth Consecutive Week | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.72 percent.
“Increasing for the fif... |
| 30.10.2024 | The Future of Home Financing: Innovations and Opportunities | The landscape of home financing is evolving. Two recent developments highlight this transformation: the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) new appraisal guidelines and Novaprime's AI-powered loan platform. Both initiatives aim to make ... |
| 30.10.2024 | Freddie Mac's New Approach: A Shift in Loan Repurchase Strategy | In the ever-evolving landscape of mortgage finance, Freddie Mac is making waves. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced a significant expansion of its fee-based alternative to loan repurchases. This move is a game changer f... |
| 30.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today reported its Third Quarter 2024 financial results and filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company’s For... |
| 30.10.2024 | No undue risk! Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions | When asked whether loan buybacks were a more significant issue last year than now, Freddie Mac executive Sonu Mittal says emphatically, “It depends on who you ask.”
Freddie Mac has seen a nearly 55% reduction in repurchase requests from its... |
| 29.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Release Date for Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results | MCLEAN, Va. , Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) announced today that it plans to report its Third Quarter 2024 financial results before the U.S. financial markets open on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
The company wil... |
| 28.10.2024 | FHFA to allow alternative appraisal methods on purchases up to 97% LTV | The Federal Housing Finance Agency has expanded the eligibility for alternative appraisal methods on purchase loans by increasing the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) requirement. The announcement was made on Monday during the Mortgage Bankers A... |
| 28.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Expands Repurchase Alternative Pilot for Performing Loans | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced it will expand its performing loan repurchase alternative pilot to lenders nationwide beginning in the first quarter of 2025. The company also announce... |
| 28.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Expands Offerings with a Focus on First-Time Homebuyers | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced today several measures that will boost housing affordability for borrowers and first-time homebuyers in particular. With advancements to its automated underw... |
| 28.10.2024 | FHFA expands fee-based alternative to repurchase loans to all approved lenders | On Monday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that all approved lenders will have access to a fee-based alternative to repurchase Freddie Mac’s performing loans with defects, expanding a pilot program launched earlier this ... |
| 25.10.2024 | Startup Novaprime debuts AI-powered loan platform to massively cut processing time | Mortgage technology startup Novaprime is making its public debut with the launch of an AI-powered loan platform that it claims allows lenders to sell loans to investors in just days, instead of weeks, all with a high degree of accuracy.
The... |
| 24.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Prices Approximately $272.2 Million SLST Securitization | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced the pricing of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust (SLST) Series 2024-2, a securitization of approximately $272.2 million inclu... |
| 24.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Prices Approximately $272.2 Million SLST Securitization | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced the pricing of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust (SLST) Series 2024-2, a securitization of approximately $272.2 million inclu... |
| 24.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for September 2024 | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today posted to its website its Monthly Volume Summary for September 2024, which provides information on Freddie Mac’s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance... |
| 24.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for September 2024 | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today posted to its website its Monthly Volume Summary for September 2024, which provides information on Freddie Mac’s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance... |
| 18.10.2024 | FICO Scores: The Rising Tide of Costs and Implications for Homebuyers | The landscape of mortgage credit scores is shifting. Analysts predict a significant price hike for FICO scores in 2025. This change could ripple through the housing market, affecting homebuyers and lenders alike. The Fair Isaac Corporation ... |
| 17.10.2024 | Prices for FICO scores are predicted to rise — again — in 2025 | Wall Street investors and analysts forecast that mortgage credit-score costs will rise in 2025 as lower interest rates may drive an increase in home loan applications.
Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), the company that retains the rights to the mark... |
| 17.10.2024 | Mortgage Rates Continue to Increase | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.44 percent.
“The 30-year fixed-rate... |
| 16.10.2024 | Reggora says it will cover mortgage repurchase, LLPA losses tied to appraisal defects | Reggora CEO Brian Zitin said his company is looking to help mortgage lenders by removing the need to manually underwrite most appraisals.
Appraisal management software company Reggora is adding a repurchase and loan-level price adjustment (... |
| 15.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Results of Tender Offer for Certain STACR Notes | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) (the “Company”) today announced the tender results of its previously announced offer to purchase (the “Offer”) any and all of the STACR® (Structured Agency Credit Risk... |
| 15.10.2024 | Fannie Mae expands voucher program for multifamily landlords | Fannie Mae on Tuesday announced enhancements to its Expanded Housing Choice (EHC) initiative, opening it up to all jurisdictions without source-of-income protections.
The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) said the Housing Choice Voucher... |
| 14.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Reminds Homeowners Impacted by Hurricane Milton of Mortgage Relief Options | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today is reminding homeowners and mortgage servicers of its immediate relief options for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. Freddie Mac’s forbearance program provides... |
| 14.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Reminds Homeowners Impacted by Hurricane Milton of Mortgage Relief Options | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today is reminding homeowners and mortgage servicers of its immediate relief options for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. Freddie Mac’s forbearance program provides... |
| 10.10.2024 | Mortgage Rates Surge | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.32 percent.
“Following the release ... |
| 07.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain STACR Notes | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that it has commenced a fixed-price cash tender offer (the “Offer”) for the purchase of any and all of the STACR® (Structured Agency Credit Risk) Notes... |
| 07.10.2024 |
MBA, other stakeholders team up to address racial homeownership gap | The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Monday announced the launch of a new initiative involving 12 other corporate stakeholders. The entities will seek to find potential solutions for closing the racial homeownership gap.
The new initia... |
| 07.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain STACR Notes | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that it has commenced a fixed-price cash tender offer (the “Offer”) for the purchase of any and all of the STACR® (Structured Agency Credit Risk) Notes... |
| 03.10.2024 | Mortgage Rates Tick Up | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.12 percent.
“The decline in mortgag... |
| 03.10.2024 | India a second headquarter, driving core innovation and AI development: Informatica CEO | Informatica, an AI-powered cloud data management company with $1.67 billion in revenue, has a significant presence in India. Marking 20 years in the country, the company operates its largest centre, iLabs, where the majority of its R&D ... |
| 03.10.2024 | Mortgage Rates Tick Up | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.12 percent.
“The decline in mortgag... |
| 01.10.2024 | Freddie Mac Sells $188 Million in Non-Performing Loans | MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced it sold via auction 982 deeply delinquent non-performing residential first lien loans (NPLs) from its mortgage-related investments portfolio. The loans... |
| 30.09.2024 |
loanDepot closes $300M warehouse securitization | California-based loanDepot on Monday announced it has closed a $300 million offering of notes backed by a revolving warehouse line of credit and secured by mortgages.
loanDepot said this is the 10th time it has closed a transaction of this ... |
| 26.09.2024 | The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Reaches Lowest Level in Two Years | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.08 percent.
“Although this week’s ... |
| 26.09.2024 | US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dips to 6.08%, lowest since Sept 2022 | U.S. MarketsUS 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dips to 6.08%, lowest since Sept 2022
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| 26.09.2024 | The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Reaches Lowest Level in Two Years | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.08 percent.
“Although this week’s ... |
| 25.09.2024 | Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for August 2024 | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today posted to its website its Monthly Volume Summary for August 2024, which provides information on Freddie Mac’s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, ... |
| 23.09.2024 |
More loan buybacks from Freddie Mac are raising eyebrows | Seller repurchases of Freddie Mac mortgages rose to $430 million in the second quarter of 2024, a 29.1% increase from the first quarter, according to an analysis of public filings by Inside Mortgage Finance.
By contrast, sellers of loans th... |
| 20.09.2024 |
Driving Mortgage Innovation: How AI and digital lending are transforming the industry | The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s 2024 Tech Trendsetters award are open now through Monday, Sept. ... |
| 20.09.2024 |
What happens next for mortgage lenders after the Fed rate cut? | The Federal Reserve did something this week it hadn’t done in more than four years when it lowered the federal funds rate by half a percentage point. But for mortgage industry professionals hampered by fewer sales opportunities since the Fe... |
| 19.09.2024 | Miami Single-Family Home Sales Again Post Gains as Condo $1M & Up Sales Rise | MIAMI Chairman of the Board Gus Fonte
Miami-Dade County single-family home sales continued its robust year and increased year-over-year as existing condominium $1M & up sales surged triple digits above pre-pandemic numbers
MIAMI, Sept. ... |
| 19.09.2024 | Mortgage Rates Continue to Tumble | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.09 percent.
“Mortgage rates contin... |
| 19.09.2024 | Mortgage Rates Continue to Tumble | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.09 percent.
“Mortgage rates contin... |
| 19.09.2024 |
Kamala Harris’s path to financial equity and homeownership | While elections are still a couple of months away, some rhetoric regarding the housing market and affordability is starting to emerge.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has provided first insights on portions of her strategy to support cur... |
| 18.09.2024 | Freddie Mac Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index Inches Up Nationwide in Second Quarter of 2024 | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index® (AIMI®) rose nationwide by 0.3% quarter over quarter and 2.2% year over year, according to data released today. Com... |
| 17.09.2024 | Builders See Hope as Mortgage Rates Fall | In the world of homebuilding, confidence is a fragile flower. It blooms and withers with the changing seasons of the economy. Recently, a glimmer of hope has emerged as mortgage rates begin to decline. This shift has brought a breath of fre... |
| 17.09.2024 | US home builder confidence edges up as rate cut looms | Macro MattersUS home builder confidence edges up as rate cut looms
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| 17.09.2024 |
Highly leveraged loans on the GSEs’ books are a real fiscal danger, Calabria argues | The spread on mortgage-backed securities (MBS) trouble many industry professionals, and at a recent roundtable discussion, it spurred an interesting discussion on the degree of risk being absorbed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
At policy pa... |
| 17.09.2024 |
Fannie and Freddie aren’t going private anytime soon, Mark Calabria says | If Donald Trump wins a second term in the White House, he’s going to attempt to return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private status after more than 16 years under federal conservatorship. That’s according to Mark Calabria, the former head o... |
| 13.09.2024 | Home Equity and Loan Limits: A Shifting Landscape in Real Estate | The real estate market is a living organism. It breathes, shifts, and evolves. Recent reports reveal a fascinating dual narrative: homeowners are gaining equity, while lenders are adjusting loan limits. Together, these trends paint a pictur... |
| 13.09.2024 | The Housing Market's Uncertain Horizon: Stagnation and Shifting Limits | The U.S. housing market is at a crossroads. This summer, home prices have shown unusual stagnation. Typically, summer is a time of growth, a season when the market blossoms. But this year, it feels more like winter. According to CoreLogic, ... |
| 13.09.2024 |
Trump allies would seek GSE privatization: WSJ | Allies of former President Donald Trump are developing plans to move government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of federal conservatorship, a long-sought goal of certain politicians and a move that would have a notable ... |
| 13.09.2024 |
Rocket Pro TPO raises conforming loan limit to $802,650 ahead of FHFA’s decision | Rocket Pro TPO, the wholesale arm of Rocket Mortgage, upped its agency conforming loan limits to $802,650 in 48 states, ahead of an announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that is expected in November.
For Alaska and Hawai... |
| 12.09.2024 | Mortgage Rates Drop to their Lowest Level Since February 2023 | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.20 percent.
“Mortgage rates have f... |
| 12.09.2024 | Mortgage Rates Drop to their Lowest Level Since February 2023 | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.20 percent.
“Mortgage rates have f... |
| 11.09.2024 | CrossCountry Mortgage Helps Hispanic Borrowers Through New, Dedicated Tools | Company Builds on Initiatives to Advance Hispanic Homeownership
CLEVELAND, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), the nation's number one retail mortgage lender, expands support for Hispanic homebuyers through new, dedi... |
| 10.09.2024 | Freddie Mac Names Industry Leader Diana Reid CEO | Transition to take place immediately
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that its Board of Directors has selected real estate and financial services industry veteran Diana Reid to serve ... |
| 10.09.2024 |
Meet Diana Reid, the former PNC exec who was just hired to lead Freddie Mac | After several months of searching, Freddie Mac has found a new CEO, announcing on Tuesday the hiring of former PNC Financial Services executive Diana Reid.
The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) had been without a permanent CEO since Mar... |
| 10.09.2024 | Freddie Mac Names Industry Leader Diana Reid CEO | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that its Board of Directors has selected real estate and financial services industry veteran Diana Reid to serve as the company’s chief executive offi... |
| 10.09.2024 | Freddie Mac Prices Approximately $658 Million Securitization of Re-Performing Loans | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced today the pricing of its second Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust (SCRT) offering of 2024—a securitization of approximately $658 million including both gu... |
| 06.09.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Results of Tender Offer for Certain STACR Notes | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) (the “Company”) today announced the tender results of its previously announced offer to purchase (the “Offer”) any and all of the STACR® (Structured Agency Credit Ris... |
| 06.09.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Results of Tender Offer for Certain STACR Notes | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) (the “Company”) today announced the tender results of its previously announced offer to purchase (the “Offer”) any and all of the STACR® (Structured Agency Credit Ris... |
| 05.09.2024 | Mortgage Rates Remained Flat This Week | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.35 percent.
“Mortgage rates remain... |
| 04.09.2024 | Navigating the Refinancing Landscape: A Homeowner's Guide | In the world of homeownership, refinancing is a double-edged sword. It can slice through high interest rates, but it can also cut deep into your finances if not handled wisely. As interest rates begin to drop, many homeowners are left ponde... |
| 04.09.2024 | Harbor Group International Closes Q026 Securitization with Freddie Mac | This deal marks the first multi-contributor Q-Deal issued by Freddie Mac
NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbor Group International, LLC ("HGI"), a privately owned international real estate investment and management fi... |
| 04.09.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces $233 million Non-Performing Loan Sale | MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced today it will offer approximately $233 million in non-performing loans (NPL) for sale via auction. The NPLs being offered consist of seasoned, deeply delinq... |
| 03.09.2024 | The Mortgage Market Awakens: A Surge in Borrowing Amid Lower Rates | The mortgage market is stirring. After a long slumber, borrowers are emerging from the shadows. Lower mortgage rates are the siren call, enticing many to dive back into the housing pool. As September rolls in, the landscape is shifting. The... |
| 03.09.2024 | Citymark Capital Appoints Michael McRoberts to the Firm's Advisory Board | CLEVELAND, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citymark Capital, a leading US real estate private equity platform headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is pleased to announce that Michael McRoberts has been appointed to the firm's advisory board.
McR... |
| 03.09.2024 |
Lower mortgage rates are bringing more borrowers out of the woodwork | With the calendar shifting to September and the next meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers only two weeks out, mortgage rates continue to recede and evidence suggests that borrowers are reacting to more favorable housing market conditions... |
| 03.09.2024 |
Introducing the 2024 HousingWire Vanguards | HousingWire is excited to announce the winners of the annual Vanguards award, marking the 10th year of recognizing executives in the housing economy for their outstanding leadership. This year, 100 honorees have been selected for this prest... |
| 30.08.2024 | The Hidden Costs of Early Payoff Penalties in Mortgage Lending | In the world of mortgage lending, early payoff penalties (EPOs) are lurking like shadows. They can turn a seemingly smooth transaction into a financial nightmare. As interest rates fluctuate, these penalties are back in the spotlight, causi... |
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| 30.08.2024 |
Opinion: The myth of financing buyer agent commissions | The proposed settlement between the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) and class-action litigants has prompted much discussion about a series of practice changes affecting compensation for real estate professionals. Despite bipartisan a... |
| 29.08.2024 | New Housing Goals and Tenant Protections: A Shift in the GSE Landscape | The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is reshaping the housing landscape. With new proposals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the agency aims to address the pressing need for affordable housing. The recent announcements signal a shift to... |
| 29.08.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain STACR Notes | MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that it has commenced a fixed-price cash tender offer (the “Offer”) for the purchase of any and all of the STACR® (Structured Agency Credit Risk) Notes... |
| 29.08.2024 | Freddie Mac Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain STACR Notes | MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today announced that it has commenced a fixed-price cash tender offer (the “Offer”) for the purchase of any and all of the STACR® (Structured Agency Credit Risk) Notes... |
| 29.08.2024 | Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop | MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.35 percent.
"Mortgage rates fe... |
| 28.08.2024 |
GSEs announce new tenant protection plans for multifamily properties | The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Wednesday announced new minimum standards to be included in tenant leases on GSE-backed multifamily properties, following up on a policy announced last month by the F... |
| 26.08.2024 | Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for July 2024 | MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today posted to its website its Monthly Volume Summary for July 2024, which provides information on Freddie Mac’s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, ris... |
| 26.08.2024 |
EPO fees are back. How mortgage lenders can avoid them | Mike Roberts is about to make his first early payoff (EPO) penalty in two years after finding out that one of his clients refinanced a $355,000 loan with a 7.25% rate that Roberts closed in April.
“The amount that we received in yield sprea... |
| 23.08.2024 |
FHFA proposes new three-year housing goals for Fannie, Freddie | The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week published a final rule in the Federal Register that outlines housing goals for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and seeks to establish yearly standard... |
| 22.08.2024 | Miami $1M & Up Condo Sales Jump as Miami Ranks No. 1 in Home Price Appreciation | MIAMI Chairman of the Board Gus Fonte
Miami-Dade County $1M and up condominium sales, total home transactions and single-family home sales increased year-over-year in July 2024 as Miami posted the No. 1 annual price appreciation in the U.S.... |
| 22.08.2024 |
FHFA updates capital requirements for private mortgage insurers | The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Wednesday updated its capital requirements for private mortgage insurers and allowed rules established during the COVID-19 pandemic to sunset. Companies will have two years to fully implement the... |
| 21.08.2024 |
Consumer groups urge FHFA to update climate standards for GSE-backed homes | A coalition of interest groups oriented around climate issues has launched a social media campaign designed to pressure the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) into adopting up-to-date energy-efficiency standards for homes backed by the g... |
| 20.08.2024 |
Wells Fargo sells most of its commercial mortgage servicing to Trimont | Wells Fargo has agreed to sell most of its commercial mortgage servicing portfolio to Atlanta-based Trimont. The deal is expected to make Trimont the largest servicer of multifamily and commercial loans in the U.S.
The transaction includes ... |
| 20.08.2024 | What credit score is needed to buy a house? | Credit score needed to buy a house, by mortgage type
There’s no single, specific credit score that will automatically qualify you for a mortgage (though having the maximum score of 850 certainly never hurts). However, while lenders might no... |
| 17.08.2024 | Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection: A Tale of Two Agencies | In the digital age, security and consumer protection are paramount. Two recent reports highlight the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by federal agencies in these realms. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the American Land T... |
| 16.08.2024 | Bridging the Gap: The Education Fund's Teach-A-Thon and the Housing Market's Dilemma | In the vibrant landscape of Miami, two narratives unfold: one of education and community support, the other of economic uncertainty in housing. The Education Fund's Teach-A-Thon and the declining builder confidence reflect the pulse of a ci... |
| 16.08.2024 | The Housing Market Tightrope: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities | The American housing market is a complex web. It’s a tightrope walk between soaring prices and high interest rates. Many potential homebuyers find themselves stuck, waiting for a better moment to leap. But in this game of patience, time may... |
| 15.08.2024 | Corporate Maneuvers: Shareholder Rights and Strategic Partnerships in Focus | In the bustling world of corporate finance, two recent developments shine a light on shareholder rights and strategic partnerships. The investigations by Halper Sadeh LLC into potential breaches of fiduciary duties and the expansion of Lume... |
| 15.08.2024 | Mortgage Rates Remain at the Lowest Level in Over a Year | MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.49 percent.
“While rates increased ... |
| 15.08.2024 | Mortgage Rates Remain at the Lowest Level in Over a Year | MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.49 percent.
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| 15.08.2024 |
Opinion: Housing industry gut check: Surveying the current landscape | As home prices rise and high interest rates persist, many Americans are delaying purchasing a home, believing they cannot afford it or that now is a bad time to buy. However, waiting is not an option for homebuyers in pivotal chapters of th... |
| 15.08.2024 | Fed Chair Powell to headline next week's Jackson Hole meet | U.S. MarketsFed Chair Powell to headline next week's Jackson Hole meet
By ReutersAugust 15, 20248:57 PM UTCUpdated ago
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hold... |
| 15.08.2024 | Struggling to Make Rent? Here’s What to Know | (StatePoint) Upfront and ongoing renting costs can put financial stress on any monthly budget. But whether you are experiencing financial hardship or just need a little extra help to make ends meet, you may have options by working with your... |
| 15.08.2024 |
Builder confidence continues its downward spiral: NAHB | Homebuilder confidence continued to decline in August as builders contend with a lack of consumer affordability that is tied to stubbornly high interest rates and home prices.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Hou... |
| 14.08.2024 | The Rising Tide of Piggyback Loans: A Double-Edged Sword for Homebuyers and Investors | The housing market is a turbulent sea. As waves of change crash against the shores of affordability, a new trend is surfacing: piggyback loans. These financial lifebuoys are becoming increasingly popular among first-time and low- to moderat... |