Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac has named veteran financial services executive Kenny M. Smith as chief executive officer and board member, while interim CEO Michael Hutchins will continue as president

Freddie Mac reports that mortgage production costs remain high despite modest quarterly improvement, with lenders seeing higher per-loan income but relying on Loan Product Advisor tools to offset rising expenses

How the mortgage market is gradually evolving, with renewed interest in ARMs, potential LLPA changes, shifting credit policies, and data uncertainty requiring lenders to adapt strategies across pricing, risk, and hedging

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