Fannie Mae economists say jumbo mortgages and construction loans could get more scarce if regional banks tighten lending standards. Source: Inman News
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Starting April 15, Fannie Mae says more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout…
Industry groups continue to object to a new Fannie and Freddie fee aimed at some riskier borrowers as a burden on lenders and consumers. Source:…
Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey shows Americans are feeling less secure about keeping their jobs, and nearly 8 in 10 think it’s a bad time…
By one measure, the mortgage giants have built up two-thirds of the reserves needed for them to be released from government conservatorship. Source: Inman News
Economic downturn could put a damper on a promising start to the spring homebuying season, but set the stage for mortgage rates to ease and…
Mortgage giants’ federal regulator eliminates upfront fees for first-time homebuyers of limited means, but some better-off borrowers will see increases. Source: Inman News
Harris Poll finds 71 percent of Americans would be hesitant to move due to economic uncertainty over concerns, such as interest rates, inflation or a…
Fannie Mae survey shows consumers remain concerned about factors, including the outlook for home price declines, mortgage rates and access to mortgage credit. Source: Inman…
The big run-up in home prices may have cooled, but the 2023 conforming loan limit is going up 12 percent to $727,200 in most parts…