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FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO

FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO

by Phil Hall | Oct 21, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Bill Pulte has taken on a new role as part of his Federal Housing Finance Agency director – he is now doing investor relation pitches for a potential initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). In a series of posts on his...
Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble

Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble

by Phil Hall | Oct 16, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates declined for the second straight week, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16, down from last week when it averaged 6.30%. A year ago at this...
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline

Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline

by Phil Hall | Oct 9, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

After rising for two weeks, mortgage rates reversed course and declined in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.34%. A year...

FHFA Withdraws Three Biden-Era Proposed Rules

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has withdrawn three proposed rules put forth during the Biden administration relating to the government-sponsored enterprises and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks). The withdrawals involve a 2021 proposed rule that would...
Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’

Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’

by Phil Hall | Oct 2, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The New York State offices of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) are reportedly going to be closed due to the “corrupt and dangerous business practices” within the state by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Fox News first...
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