Mortgages Under Trump: What Happens if He Privatizes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
Many experts say privatizing Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae could significantly alter the mortgage market. Fannie Mae and Freddie ...
Fannie Mae Underpins the Mortgage Market. Should the Government Sell It?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump ...
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are actually driven by a range of factors, including the Fed's rate ...
Major housing analyst unveils mortgage forecast ahead of Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors will announce the outcome of the January board meeting Jan. 29, and experts believe it may adjust its interest rate strategy. 2025 was initially expected to be a ...
2025 was supposed to be the year mortgage rates fell — but that's looking less likely
Mortgage rates rose Wednesday in response to new inflation data. But borrowers can still find affordability, even when rates ...
Here's what the privatization of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac may mean for homebuyers and investors
Two mortgage giants essential to the U.S. housing market could be released from the government into the private sector. What ...
Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in
If you look at the biggest industry forecasts, analysts predict that mortgage rates will either hold steady or drop slightly ...
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What are mortgage-backed securities?
High interest rates, low housing prices and risky lending practices all contributed to the 2008 financial crisis, during which mortgage-backed securities collapsed from continued defaults on loans.
Why are mortgage rates still so high? There’s something more important than Fed policy at work
The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.
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What are mortgage-backed securities?
A mortgage-backed security (MBS) is an investment product that consists of thousands of individual mortgages. Investors can purchase MBSs on the secondary market and directly from the issuer.