It's time for Fannie & Freddie to go private: Former FDIC chair
President Donald Trump made a lot of promises on the campaign trail, and now that his second term has begun, Wall Street is ...
Existing Home Sales Hit a Multidecade Low. Why Are Economists Upbeat About the Housing Market?
Existing-home sales were higher in December, but still came in at their lowest levels since 1995. Economists see positive ...
Billionaire Bill Ackman's big housing bet could have a domino effect
In the wake of widespread regulatory reform after the 2008 financial crisis, the federal government placed Fannie Mae and ...
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Freddie Mac Multifamily Volume Increases 34% in 2024, Reaches $66 Billion
Freddie Mac’s 2024 multifamily volume was up 34% over 2023, the government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) reported. Its ...
Mortgage Rates Drop Below Seven Percent
“After crossing the 7%-mark last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw its first decline in six weeks,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “While affordability challenges remain, this ...
2024 Freddie Mac Multifamily Volume Reaches $66 Billion, Up 34% Year Over Year
Company Supported Over 507,000 Affordable Rental Units in 2024, on Track to Exceed Affordable Housing GoalsMCLEAN, Va., Jan.
Trump's Bessent To Explore GSE Restructuring Options
Financial writer discusses potential privatization and restructuring of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under Trump administration ...
Trump promised to lower housing costs. Mortgage rates stand in the way.
Mortgage rates inched down in the first week of President Trump’s second term, as the financial markets assess the economic impact of his policies. A perception that Trump may be softer than expected ...