The Trump Administration has signaled that it is prepared to take meaningful steps to alter the long-standing conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which has now entered its eighteenth year. One idea some have mentioned is the potential merger of the two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), or their placement under common holding company ownership, writes MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.
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Fannie Mae: Mixed Results in Home Purchase Sentiment Index
Fannie Mae released its April 2025 National Housing Survey, including the Home Purchase Sentiment Index. The HPSI increased 1.1 points from March to 69.2, but remains down by 2.7 points year-over-year.
Home Price Growth Reaccelerates in Fourth Quarter, Fannie Mae Reports
Single-family home prices increased 5.8% between late 2023 and late 2024, an acceleration from the previous quarter’s 5.4%, according to the Fannie Mae Home Price Index.
Freddie Mac’s Mike Hutchins Announces LPA Update; Talks Tech, Repurchases With Fannie Mae’s Priscilla Almodovar
DENVER–Freddie Mac President Mike Hutchins announced Oct. 28 the latest addition to the enterprise’s automated underwriting system (Loan Product Advisor): LPA Choice.
MBA Statement on FHFA Updates on Loan Repurchases, Appraisals, and Pricing
DENVER–MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announcements on loan repurchases, appraisals, and pricing at MBA’s 2024 Annual Convention and Expo:
FHFA Announces Updates on Repurchases, Appraisals, Pricing at Annual24
DENVER–The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Naa Awaa Tagoe, Deputy Director, Division of Housing Mission and Goals, announced a series of updates at the Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Conference & Expo Oct. 28.
Mortgage Industry Steps Up to Assist Homeowners 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.
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.
GSEs Completed 52,154 Foreclosure Prevention Actions in 1Q, FHFA Finds
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed more than 52,000 foreclosure prevention actions in the first quarter, bringing the total to nearly 7 million since the start of conservatorships, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported.
Asurity’s Diane Jenkins: Buydowns Gain Traction as Borrowers Look for Affordable Payment Options
The higher interest rate environment has given rise to a renewed interest in the use of temporary buydowns to help borrowers lower their initial monthly mortgage payments.