Home prices are still on the rise, but two new data reports are pointing to a slowing acceleration. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller US National Home Price NSA Index reported a 4.2% annual return for August, down from a 4.8% annual gain in July. The 10-City...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced updates to several appraisal policies related to Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCBQ: FMCC). The government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) will expand eligibility for appraisal waivers and inspection-based...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) Unsecured Credit Limits. According to a statement from the FHFA, the proposed rule is designed to “improve the FHLBanks’ ability to provide liquidity...
This week’s edition of Tech Trends focuses on new offerings aimed at real estate investors. Multifamily Mortgage Tracking. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released an interactive tool for tracking data on multifamily mortgages that offers details about loans...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is now offering an online risk analysis tool designed to offer geographic estimates for physical risks from natural disasters along with nationwide data on housing and the mortgage market. The new Mortgage Loan and Natural...