Fannie Mae

The Government Accountability Office is urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency to issue clear, written guidance on how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should meet fair lending requirements amid shifting oversight and increasing use of property technology

The FHFA has announced the conforming loan limit (CLL) values for mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will acquire in 2026, as in most of the U.S., the 2026 CLL value for one-unit properties will be $832,750

With stability growing in market conditions, stronger maturity volumes, and a gradual decline in interest rates, multifamily lending activity is projected to rise in 2026

Proposal outlines a market-driven approach to enhance shareholder value, preserve mortgage affordability, and facilitate a controlled exit from conservatorship

As per the GSE's latest Selling Guide Announcement, the minimum representative credit score requirement of 620 will be removed for new loan case files created on or after November 16, 2025

Economists argue that permanent buydowns allow buyers to qualify for higher-price homes at lower rates, thus increasing buying power and allowing builders to sell more homes without having to cut prices