Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac To Cut Principal Balance On Underwater Mortgages

Homeowners who were behind on their home purchase loan payments are expecting to receive good news in the coming weeks. Under an act approved by the federal regulator of mortgage-finance corporations Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, thousands of homeowners who owe more than the worth of their properties and are behind in bill payments will be eligible to get their mortgage balances absolved.

Freddie Mac Launches Online Resource Hub for Real Estate Pros

Freddie Mac introduced this week the Real Estate Professionals Resource Center which is a website that offers a comprehensive list of information, from the most affordable housing to training and networking tools and other resources. The site wants to target real estate agents, brokers and even housing counselors.

Fox News Columnist Cal Thomas Wants People to Believe a Housing Crisis Is Hitting the US Again

Cal Thomas, tagged as “America’s most syndicated op-ed columnist” is confidently forecasting that the United States is inching towards another housing crisis.

Mortgage Financiers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Report Loss, Will Probably Seek Treasury Aid

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reported a losing quarter for the first time in four years and the Federak Housing Finance Agency or FHFA believes that the two will most likely need a shot in the arm from the Treasury capital.

Poor Borrowers May Now Have Access to Mortgages

US Housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been directed to provide more support to low-income American taking out martgages and refinancing home loans.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: Senate delays bill despite enough support

The much-anticipated senate vote on the bill to eliminate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government backed mortgage giants, was postponed Tuesday as the leaders wanted to gather enough support for the bill despite having enough support from the panelists.

Update: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Elimination bill to be discussed in senate

The bill to wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government backed mortgage giants that were rescued after the housing market crash in 2008, will be discussed in the senate Tuesday as officials gather to decide the fate of the two lending firms.

Fed survey: U.S. dealers see more private-label mortgage security demand

Big Wall Street firms have seen demand for private-label mortgage-backed securities pick up over the last few months, according to a survey released by the Federal Reserve on Thursday.

Senators reveal new bill to wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

An outline of legislation to dissolve Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-backed lending giants, was chalked out Tuesday by the Senate Banking Committee.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Raising Mortgage Guarantee Fees

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government backed mortgage lending giants have announced that they will be raising loan guarantee fees by an average of 10 points or one-tenth of a percent starting March 2014, according to several news reports. The move comes in an effort to allow private lenders compete in the housing loan market.

President Obama Pitches Plans to Support US Housing Recovery; Overhaul Mortgage and Lending Market (VIDEO)

U.S. President Barack Obama pitched some new mortgage and lending plans to the public in his economic speech Tuesday at Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona. In his speech he sketched out various plans to overhaul the lending market and asserted on the importance of private lending without ruling out the government involvement in the sector.
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