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Fannie Mae lays off 100 workers citing unethical conduct

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Fannie Mae has confirmed the dismissal of over 100 employees in connection with a fraud scheme aimed at its charitable matching program. Continue reading →

Transitions, eliminated positions, acquisitions: Inman’s Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations

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Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on “worst offenders” and is in addition to 25 percent tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3. Continue reading →

Homebuyers are responding to stable rates, rising inventories

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Demand for purchase mortgages has been stronger than a year ago for more than two months as mortgage rates stay well below 2025 highs seen in January, lender surveys show. Continue reading →

Rates have room to come down as economy cools: Fannie Mae

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Tariffs are expected to rekindle inflation and slow economic growth, but the recent pullback in mortgage rates should provide a “small boost” to home sales this year, economists say. Continue reading →

NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s Top 5

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FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs

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Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading →

Women’s History Month: How Pam Taylor focuses on the future

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New Jersey real estate broker and former Goldman Sachs executive Pam Taylor believes in diversifying your portfolio but not without making the people you touch profoundly better for it. Continue reading →

Trump’s FHFA could rein in Fannie and Freddie’s high-end lending

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Cutting the mortgage giants’ $806,500 conforming loan limit could relieve pressure on home prices but leave more homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages at higher rates from private lenders. Continue reading →

US could sweep Fannie, Freddie stakes into sovereign wealth fund

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Some experts are intrigued by the idea floated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying it could help put the mortgage giants on sound footing without boosting mortgage rates. Continue reading →