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fromFortune
1 week ago

From $40 billion to $225 billion: Inside the Trump housing plan to radically change the mortgage bond buying plan | Fortune

FHFA raised allowable mortgage bond holdings for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $225 billion each, potentially increasing company risk and reversing post-2008 caps.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%, Refi Demand Spikes

30-year mortgage rates fell to 5.91%, lowest since September 2022, encouraging refinances while buyers face scarce inventory.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

FHFA reviews loan-level price adjustments

LLPAs are either paid upfront or baked into the interest rate. They vary based on factors including borrower credit score, down payment and property type. The Biden administration attempted to revamp the LLPA matrix in 2023, which would have permanently reduced or eliminated fees for first-time homebuyers and low- to moderate-income borrowers. The changes also included fees for borrowers with lower credit scores and higher down payments.
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