Fannie Mae Finds Housing Confidence Inching Higher

Fannie Mae, Washington, D.C., reported its Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 1.8 points in September to 73.9–its highest level in more than two years–as consumers are optimistic mortgage rates will decline further.

Fannie Mae Says Homebuying Sentiment Hits New Survey Low

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index decreased 2.5 points in May to 69.4 as the component measuring consumer attitudes toward homebuying conditions fell markedly, reaching a survey low.