MBA Releases Statement on FHFA’s 2026 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps

MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement regarding the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) announcement of the 2026 multifamily lending purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs):

“The $15 billion increase in the multifamily loan purchase caps to $88 billion for each GSE aligns with MBA’s expectations for the multifamily market in 2026.

“Stable market conditions, strong maturity volumes, and a gradual decline in interest rates are expected to lift multifamily lending activity next year. The announced cap levels will help ensure the GSEs remain a reliable source of financing for rental properties, including those serving lower-income households and rural communities.

“We support the continued cap exemptions for targeted workforce housing and appreciate FHFA’s willingness to adjust caps and mission-driven requirements if needed.

“MBA is committed to ensuring fair competition across all multifamily capital sources and to keeping affordability and availability a policy priority in 2026. We look forward to partnering with the Trump administration and Congress on efforts to increase rental housing supply and reduce costs for renters.”

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