Trump, Fannie Mae and Policy

1+ hour, 39+ min ago   (913+ words) For decades, the housing market served as America’s economic bellwether—a leading indicator that signaled where the broader economy was headed and a powerful engine of growth. But since 2022, housing has undergone a quiet demotion. It has consistently dragged on…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago   (431+ words) Lower rates ranked fourth when movers were asked what would most encourage them to move, behind certainty that a sale will actually complete. Asked what would most encourage them to move, or to move sooner, 28% of respondents in LRG’s autumn…...

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1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (151+ words) CU Today WASHINGTON--Mortgage rates moved mostly higher late last week following the Federal Reserve’s first rate increase in three years, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage climbing above 7%, according to Yahoo Finance, citing data from the Zillow…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (607+ words) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ended limited condo project reviews on Aug. 3 and raised reserve requirements. Lenders and trade groups say the changes are increasing costs, narrowing lender participation and slowing condo closings. AI Summary Condominiums have long been one…...

6+ hour, 11+ min ago   (225+ words) Variable rates hold steady while fixed rate offers climb across the market Ten lenders have lifted 266 owner-occupier and investor fixed rates by an average of 0.33% in the past week, according to Canstar's latest Weekly Rate Wrap-up, as banks increasingly point…...

16+ hour, 11+ min ago   (182+ words) WORCESTER, MA — Worcester’s single-family housing market saw prices rise in August even as fewer homes sold and inventory tightened. The City of Worcester recorded 73 closed sales in August, down 2.7 percent from a year earlier, according to housing data from the…...

19+ hour, 6+ min ago   (58+ words) KTVU The average rate for a 30-year fix loan hit 7.12% on Monday, according to Bankrate. It comes as the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate. Viviana Cherman, the president-elect for the Bay East Association of Realtors, joined us on "The…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (210+ words) Mortgage rates in Switzerland rose in September compared to June. Many mortgage lenders expect further upward pressure, particularly on longer-term loans. Mortgage rates have continued to fluctuate within a relatively narrow range since June, according to reports. However, the recent…...

2+ day, 27+ min ago   (320+ words) Mortgage rates today remain elevated: Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% for the week ending Sept. 17, 2026. Freddie Mac’s PMMS page states the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Sept. 17, 2026, up from 6.76% the prior week…...