Fannie/Freddie Announce Update to Equitable Housing Finance Plans
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-sponsored enterprises that back the majority of U.S. mortgages, announced on Wednesday new updates to their equitable housing finance plans. The updates include a number of new initiatives, such as expanding special...JPOW before Congress – March 2023 – Day 1 of 2
The Federal Reserve is considering a half-point hike in interest rates (instead of the previous 0.25% increments), and if faster tightening is required, the Fed is ready to increase the pace of rate hikes. Inflation has slowed down in recent months, but the closely...Making the Most of a Challenging Housing Market: Tips for California Homebuyers in the Face of Economic Volatility
The housing market has been on a roller coaster ride in recent weeks, with mortgage rates increasing for the fourth consecutive week due to inflation concerns. This has left some prospective homebuyers feeling hesitant about entering the market. However, there is an...Just in! Biden Admin Cuts Mortgage Insurance Payments for New Homebuyers
The Biden administration has announced a reduction in the annual mortgage insurance premium charged to new borrowers taking out loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The premium rate will decrease from 0.85% to 0.55%, lowering monthly mortgage...
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