William Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is consolidating control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and questioning employees’ productivity.
Category: Federal National Mortgage Assn (Fannie Mae)
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What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.
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Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac know increasing floods and wildfires are a problem. Dealing with them, however, would require trade-offs.
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What New Mortgage Fees Will Mean for Buyers With Good and Bad Credit
Changes to fees applied to federal mortgages have led to a misconception that borrowers with low credit scores will pay less at the expense of borrowers with good credit.
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Low-Down-Payment Mortgages: Your 2023 Guide
The New York Times – Business:Facing high interest rates and home prices, some buyers have only a small down payment to offer. But they still have plenty of options.