Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey?, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22%. ?The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is well below the year-to-date average of 6.62%, providing some sense of balance to the housing market,? said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac?s Chief Economist.
Banks Celebrate Decades-Long Relationship with Multicity Event. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Red River Bank are celebrating a milestone: $12 million in FHLB Dallas grants delivered over 25 years to support affordable housing, disaster recovery and economic development in communities across Louisiana. This press release features multimedia.
FHLB Dallas Pathway Fund Helps Organizations Prevent or Remediate Property Title Issues. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas has awarded more than $4.3 million in Pathway Fund grants to assist 42 organizations with preventing or remediating heirs? property issues, such as resolving issues with a property title or establishing a will.
Affordability in the US housing market is expected to improve next year amid lower mortgage rates and muted price growth, News Corp's Realtor.com said in a report on Wednesday. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the US was 6.19% as of Dec. 4, compared with 7.04% in mid-January, Freddie Mac data showed.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) today announced a strategic acquisition that will enhance its ability to finance multifamily housing across the United States.
Mechanics Bancorp (MCHB) announced today that its subsidiary Mechanics Bank has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting and Servicing business line to Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) in an all-cash transaction.
Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, announced that it has assisted Cross River Bank in completing a $288 million non-agency CMBS securitization, backed by 59 loans secured by 67 properties across four states, and rated by Moody?s and Morningstar DBRS.
Community First? Housing Counseling Resource Program partners with WHEDA to enhance statewide housing counseling availability The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago has awarded $2.5 million to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority for 2025 through its Community First? Housing Counseling Resource Program. This press release features multimedia.
Investor Michael Burry, known for "The Big Short," said on Monday he owns sizable positions in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and expects them to rise materially if the U.S. mortgage finance giants are taken public again through initial public offerings.
Investor Michael Burry, known for "The Big Short," said on Monday he owns sizable positions in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and expects them to rise materially if the U.S. mortgage finance giants are taken public again through initial public offerings.
Nearly $51.9 million in Affordable Housing Program subsidy will benefit affordable housing development in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee CINCINNATI, Dec. 8, 2025 Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati President and CEO Andrew S. Howell announced the recipients of 56 Affordable Housing Program grants totaling nearly $51.9 million?marking FHLB Cincinnati's largest grant announcement in AHP history.
KBRA is pleased to announce the assignment of preliminary ratings to three classes of FREMF Series 2025-K763 mortgage pass-through certificates and three classes of Freddie-Mac structured pass-through certificates, Series K-763. The underlying transaction is collateralized by 27 fixed-rate multifamily mortgage loans.
KBRA releases the November 2025 issue of CMBS Trend Watch. With the Federal Reserve?s December meeting drawing near, market participants will be closely watching the central bank?s policy decision and guidance to aid in their projections for 2026. In November, KBRA published pre-sales for seven deals, including two conduits, two single-family rentals, two CRE CLOs, and one Agency.
Funds will be Awarded through FHLB Dallas? Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Program. Nearly 40 Gulf Coast homeowners will receive support to rebuild their homes thanks to a more than $500,000 disbursement* from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank. This press release features multimedia.
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey?, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19%. ?Mortgage rates decreased for the second straight week as we emerged from the Thanksgiving holiday,? said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac?s Chief Economist.
The U.S. Congress' watchdog said this week it will investigate whether Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte abused his position and government resources to accuse President Donald Trump's perceived enemies of crimes, according to a letter from the agency reviewed by Reuters.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Comerica Bank and New Hope Housing joined community leaders Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of NHH Ennis, a new affordable housing community for seniors in Houston, Texas. This press release features multimedia.
Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided a $24,477,000 Fannie Mae DUS? loan to refinance Manchester at Wesleyan, a 328-unit garden-style apartment community located in Macon, Georgia.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago today announced the results of its 2025 director election. This press release features multimedia. Wisconsin members elected Bradley J. Schroeder. Schroeder is chairman, president and chief executive officer of DMB Community Bank, an $830 million commercial bank headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey?, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.23%. ?Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, mortgage rates decreased,? said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac?s Chief Economist.
UMH Properties, Inc. (UMH) announced that on November 25, 2025 it completed the addition of seven communities containing 1,765 sites, to its Fannie Mae credit facility through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., for total proceeds of approximately $91.8 million. Samuel A. Landy, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented ?We are proud to complete another addition to our Fannie Mae credit facility.
Freddie Mac today posted to its website its?Monthly Volume Summary for October 2025, which provides information on Freddie Mac?s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities and other investments. Freddie Mac?s mission is to make home possible for families across the nation.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis today announced it has awarded $34.1 million in affordable housing grants through its Affordable Housing Program. This year, FHLBank Indianapolis has awarded Affordable Housing Program grants to 43 housing projects, facilitating continued development of housing units that will be classified as affordable for low- to moderate-income households.
The FHFA's measure of home prices held steady in September after an unrevised 0.4% increase in the previous month, below a 0.2% gain expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. Prices were up 1.7% from a year earlier in September. For the third quarter as a whole, home prices were up 0.2% from Q2 and up 2.2% from Q3 2024, slower than a 3.1% four-quarter gain in the previous quarter.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2025 "Fannie Mae remains committed to providing dependable liquidity and innovative solutions that support the multifamily housing market in America. ???? Kelly Follain, Executive Vice President and Head of Multifamily, Fannie Mae. Follow Fannie Maefanniemae.com On X: @FannieMae. Fannie Mae Newsroomhttps://www.fanniemae.com/news.
Freddie Mac Multifamily?s loan purchase?cap for 2026 will be $88 billion. ?Freddie Mac Multifamily delivers essential liquidity to create affordable apartment supply around the country each and every year,? said Kevin Palmer, head of Multifamily for Freddie Mac. As was the case last year, for 2026, 50% of loans purchased must be mission-driven.
Berry, Barnes, Herron elected to four-year terms; Pell to serve as board chair; Diaz as vice chair CINCINNATI, Nov. 21, 2025 The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati's Board of Directors announced the results of the FHLB's 2025 director elections and board leadership updates. J. Wade Berry is President & CEO of Farmers Bank & Trust Company, Marion, Kentucky.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York announced today that Stephen S. Romaine has been elected by its Board of Directors to serve as Board vice chair for a two-year term that will commence on January 1, 2026.
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey?, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26%. ?Mortgage rates have been shifting within a narrow ten-basis point range over the last month. News Facts The PMMS? is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York announced today the results of the 2025 election for three positions on the FHLBNY?s Board of Directors whose terms will each commence on January 1, 2026.
CTBC Bank in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco have awarded the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation a $150,000 economic development grant to support fire disaster relief under the Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development program. CTBC delivered the AHEAD grant to LAEDC for the second year in a row.
Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman said on Tuesday that proposals to sell a piece of the U.S. mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an initial public offering is not possible in the short term.
Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman said on Tuesday that proposals to sell a piece of the U.S. mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an initial public offering is not possible in the short term. "The sale of a piece of these companies to the public is neither feasible nor desirable at this moment," Ackman said during a presentation posted on X on Tuesday.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas in collaboration with five of its members?BankPlus, Cadence Bank, Citizens National Bank, Community Bank of Mississippi and Trustmark Bank?awarded $58,500 to Housing Education and Economic Development Inc. to strengthen housing counseling efforts across Mississippi. This press release features multimedia.
* Fannie Mae officials found no clear evidence of fraud against James. * James faces charges of bank fraud, denies allegations. * Pulte accused of abusing position to target James. By Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward.
Eight Democratic U.S. senators on Monday asked a congressional watchdog to "promptly" investigate whether Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte misused his authority by making criminal referrals against perceived opponents of President Donald Trump.
Ponce Bank announced today that it has been awarded $50,000 through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The FHLBNY Small Business Recovery Grant Program provides member financial institutions with funds to assist small businesses and nonprofits within the FHLBNY district, which includes New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Streamlined solution delivers faster approvals, expanded eligibility and up to 200 basis points in savings for community projects The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago today announced the launch of its enhanced Community Advance product, backed by $10 million in interest rates subsidies for 2025 to help member institutions fund affordable housing, support small businesses, and expand access to ...
Freddie Mac today announced next-generation automation technology to streamline and strengthen its Single-Family quality control process. ?Quality Control Advisor Plus will cut months off the current QC process for most lenders,? said Sonu Mittal, EVP and head of Single-Family Acquisitions at Freddie Mac.
Billionaire hedge fund manager?Bill Ackman is set to introduce a fresh proposal for mortgage-finance titans?Fannie Mae?and?Freddie Mac?on Tuesday, Nov. 18. What Happened:?Ackman is scheduled to detail his plan during a livestream event.
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey?, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.24%. ?Rates for the 30-year and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage essentially remained flat this week, but we did see purchase activity increase, which is encouraging,? said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac?s Chief Economist.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2025 The?CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS??today issued the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's proposal to allow homebuyers to assume Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed fixed-rate mortgages: "The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS? supports allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to permit the assumption of fixed-rate mortgages by qualifi...
Federal Housing Finance Agency chief Bill Pulte called the proposed 50-year mortgage a ?complete game changer. In a note published Nov. 10, UBS analysts John Lovallo, Spencer Kaufman, and Matthew Johnson said extending a traditional 30-year mortgage to 50 years could roughly double the total interest a borrower pays over the life of the loan, reported Bloomberg.
Webcast and Conference Call Scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. ET Sallie Mae?, formally SLM Corporation (SLM), will host an investor forum on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available at SallieMae.com/investors and the hosting website. Investors should log in at least 15 minutes prior to the broadcast.
FORTIFIED Roofs for Affordable Rental Properties Meant to Withstand Severe Weather. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas has announced $8.7 million in grants to public housing authorities for the installation of storm-resistant roofs on affordable rental properties. Grants of up to $1 million each are designed to bolster the resilience and safety of homes impacted by severe weather conditions.
KKR entered a multi-year private credit partnership with Sallie Mae, Sallie Mae said Wednesday. Under the partnership, KKR-managed credit funds and accounts will acquire an initial seed portfolio of Sallie Mae's private education loans and at least $2 billion in newly originated loans annually for an initial three-year term through KKR's asset-based finance strategy, Sallie Mae said.
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