Fannie Mae slashes 2027 mortgage forecast amid higher rates
Refinance activity takes the brunt of the revision
Fannie Mae
Auto Added by WPeMatico
GSEs target income and occupancy to cut buyback risk
Mortgage giants are deploying tech to flag occupancy risk and income defects upfront
Fannie Mae reportedly cuts senior executives across business lines
Several officials were notified Wednesday that their positions had been eliminated, WSJ reported
Trump says Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO still on the table
Trump said an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is still being considered, even as FHFA Director Bill Pulte becomes acting DNI June 30.
The GSEs updated their rules for condo loans. Will they be helpful or harmful?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revised condo project and insurance rules, easing some costs but tightening reserve and review requirements.
Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater joins Better board
Frater, whose role was effective March 23, brings experience spanning mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending.
Pennymac leader on policy shifts to ease homeownership barriers
As Congress prepares for hearings on mortgage finance and affordability, industry leaders are bracing for months of policy debate.
Real estate leaders applaud Trump’s focus on housing, but question the impact
Trump’s housing plan includes a ‘ban’ on institutional buyers and capping credit card rates, but industry leaders question the impact.
Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in MBS to push mortgage rates lower
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is directing representatives at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a move he said is intended to bring mortgage rates down.
Title insurance leaders bet on technology, efficiency for 2026 growth
Leading underwriters are focusing on technology, operational efficiency and agent support while preparing for market recovery.