FHFA Increases 2020 Maximum Conforming Loan Limits to $510,400

The Federal Housing Finance Agency last week announced maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2020, with the 2020 maximum conforming loan limit for one-unit properties rising to $510,400 from $484,350.

FHFA to Re-Propose Enterprise Capital Rule in 2020

A year after proposing regulations on capital requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Finance Agency yesterday said it plans to re-propose the entire regulation some time in 2020.

Homeowners Today Staying in Homes Five Years Longer Than in 2010

Redfin, Seattle, said the typical American homeowner has spent 13 years in their home, up from eight years in 2010. Median home tenure increased in all 55 metros Redfin analyzed, leading to decreased inventory available for first-time home buyers in many places.