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However, leadership noted that 2021 was the second record year for new single-family mortgages and also discussed how the government sponsored-enterprise plans to further rebuild its capital.

Inflation data showing a 7.5% increase in consumer prices will likely lead to Federal Reserve moves that apply continued upward pressure.

But the current lack of movement is likely only a temporary reprieve, according to Freddie Mac.

Former principal economist at the Federal Housing Finance Agency Paul Manchester breaks down how the targets have been calculated and discusses the implications for the set determined for 2022 to 2024.

The co-founder of Arch Capital Solutions reviews the changes made to reporting disclosures on mortgages for condominiums and units located in HOAs that were part of a response to the tragic condo collapse in Surfside, Florida.

But economists predict upward pressure in the coming months after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

All major averages have risen to start 2022, with the 15-year surpassing the ARM.

The delta variant added uncertainty to markets, leaving investors cautious about moves that would lead to upward movement.

This is the third major executive hire at the company amid an industry-wide push to attract more minorities to its ranks.

The government-sponsored enterprise's single-family credit reserve release caused earnings to spike.

A rise in coronavirus cases and the removal of a 50-basis-point adverse market fee designed to protect Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the pandemic contributed to the largest weekly drop so far this year.

With talk of an overheating economy abating, economists see few signals that would indicate near-term rate spikes.

Estimates suggest public funds in aggregate may be adequate to cover arrears and potentially keep many in their homes as the eviction ban ends, but may not be evenly distributed.

Markets react calmly to inflationary worries, but short supply and rising home prices loom as a greater concern.

Corresponding Treasury yields seesawed over the past week, as some experts see “transitory” inflation persisting.

The justices on Wednesday threw out a key part of a challenge brought by firms including Paulson & Co., Pershing Square Capital Management and Fairholme Funds ​to the government’s collection of more than $100 billion in profits from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Signs from the Fed regarding tapering and interest rate hikes could spell the end to the year’s low rates.

Recent reports show inflation rising, but employment underperforming, while interest rates dropped across the board.

The government-sponsored enterprises have been returning to normal underwriting and are buying more loans than last year, but annual limits they have in place could become a concern.

The steady pace of refinance activity has also continued, as borrowers seek to take advantage of sub-3% rates.