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Michael Bloomberg pitches plan to combine Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae

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The presidential hopeful wants to make Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae a “single, fully government-owned mortgage guarantor” that benefits taxpayers, community banks. Continue reading →

7 facts about FHA loans you should know

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Knowing more about how FHA works — and how to work with FHA — helps agents identify opportunities for their first-time buyer clients, who make up one in three buyers today. FHA is not for everyone, but for millions of young families, it is the piece th… Continue reading →

Fannie Mae posts $14.2B in profit in 2019 as it eyes exit from conservatorship

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The FHFA is taking steps to free Fannie Mae from government conservatorship as the company posts big profits. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac subpoenaed in commission lawsuit

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Plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit that could shake up the real estate industry have subpoenaed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, sharpening scrutiny of real estate commissions nationwide. The subpoenas were issued by the smaller of two bombs… Continue reading →

How the mortgage market has evolved over the past decade

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If you’re newer to real estate or want a snapshot of how we got to this point in the mortgage industry, here’s a quick look. Continue reading →

Applying for a mortgage? How you repay your student loan is crucial

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Student loan borrowers who use an income-driven repayment plan could be at disadvantage for taking on a mortgage, a study by the Urban Institute shows. Continue reading →

What the 2020 presidential candidates are saying about housing

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Housing hasn’t been the focus for the crowded field of Democratic contenders, but that hasn’t stopped some candidates from releasing comprehensive housing plans. Continue reading →

Federal lenders increase loan limits to match pace of price growth

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively. Continue reading →

Appraisal requirements axed on sales of $400K and under: Fed

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Approved by the Federal Reserve on Friday, the adjustment, from $250,000 to $400,000, marks the first time in 25 years such an appraisal threshold has changed. Continue reading →