MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement in response to updated insurance requirements and condominium eligibility policies from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs).
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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):
To the Point With Bob: Why Preserving Competition Between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Matters
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.
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.