Freddie Mac's chief economist says the next few months will be key for gauging the health of the housing market
Lenders increasingly prefer automation and so do millennials
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is still up more than half a percent from last year, according to Freddie Mac
Only 5% of respondents to a Redfin survey said they'd call off their home search if rates climbed above 5%
Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater says buyers would be smart to act on rate decreases now
The plan is designed to reduce taxpayer risk while creating a more competitive secondary market for mortgages
Good news for an inventory-challenged market, but a shortfall of new permits could spell trouble down the line
The government-sponsored enterprise will partner with NextJob to help homeowners at risk of foreclosure
Trade org cheers proposed revisions to Fannie and Freddie credit score models and lending rule clarifications in legislation expected to pass the Senate soon
The uptick in mortgage rates will make the spring homebuying season especially hard for first-time buyers
As a result of $3.7 billion deficit, the government-sponsored entity will request taxpayer infusion from Treasury Department
Good news for those looking to buy or re-finance
It calls for rehabilitation of aging housing stock through new mortgages designed for renovations.
Property owners and investors will receive tax credits to build and maintain affordable housing structures
Economic loss in Texas and Florida alone totals $168 billion