The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Washington, D.C. issued a final rule last year establishing new affordable housing goals for the loan purchases of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over the next three years.
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Fannie Mae Finds Most Consumers Support Building New Housing; Disagree on Details
Far more consumers say affordable housing is harder to find than a few years ago, but more than half believe house prices, rent and local taxes will increase if more homes are built in their neighborhood, a recent Fannie Mae survey found.
Commercial/Multifamily Briefs, Oct. 17, 2024
Commercial and multifamily industry news from CBRE, HUD and Fannie Mae.
Mortgage Industry Steps Up to Assist Areas Affected by Hurricane Helene
(Updated Oct. 7) This is a developing story that will be updated regularly. If you are aware of an effort by a mortgage company to provide relief or help to areas affected by Hurricane Helene, either directly or via fundraisers or donations, please contact us.
MBA Newslink Multifamily Roundtable: Rates, Refinancings and Resolutions
MBA NewsLink interviewed three analysts, Brian Bailey, Kim Betancourt and Chong Sin, about their thoughts on the multifamily landscape.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Announce New Protections for Renters
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced new protections for renters in multifamily properties with mortgages backed by the enterprises.
FHFA Seeks Input on Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Proposed Duty to Serve Underserved Markets Plans
The Federal Housing Finance Agency requests public input on the proposed 2025-2027 Underserved Markets Plans submitted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under the Duty to Serve program.
New MBA Commercial Property Inspection Form Reflects Industry Collaboration
As of Jan. 1, a new property inspection form now exists for use within the commercial real estate industry. Part of an industry and MBA effort, the new form is called the MBA Standard Inspection Form.
Speaker Spotlight: Fannie Mae’s Michele Evans and Freddie Mac’s Kevin Palmer at CREF24
They will speak at a session titled “Doing Business With the GSEs” on Feb. 13, 9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (PST).
Fannie Mae: Record-High 85% of Consumers Call It a Bad Time to Buy a Home; Most Expect Rental Prices to Increase
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index remained largely flat in October, as consumer frustration toward housing unaffordability and an economy battling inflation continues to depress overall sentiment.