Tagged: Freddie Mac

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

Home sales under contact remained relatively the same as August with an uptick in sales forecast on the horizon, as lower rates, improved affordability, and higher inventory begin to draw more buyers back into the market

Former president of the GSE returns in new role after 20-plus years of leadership, bringing more than 30 years of experience in mortgage credit, finance, and capital markets to his new role as an advisor

New credit decisioning offering provides actionable, data-driven insights to help accelerate approvals and assist borrowers in achieving homeownership

As rates fall to levels last seen over a year ago, homebuyers have gained approximately $9,500 in purchasing power month-over month, yet with median home-sale prices up 2% year-over-year, many would-be buyers remain on the sidelines

An analysis of two million loans shows that improving credit scores and increasing downpayments are offsetting market factors in a high-rate environment, resulting in savings for borrowers

Replacing outgoing President and CEO Priscilla Almodovar, current EVP and COO Peter Akwaboah will hold the title of acting CEO as the GSE continues its search for a permanent CEO

As the debate to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public continues, a panel at the MBA’s Annual Convention discussed the process of taking the GSEs out of conservatorship and the impact of such a move on the mortgage marketplace