The average g-fee charged on single-family loans in 2021 rose from 54 basis points to 56 bps. Much of the increase can be traced to 15-year fixed-rate refinances, which were subject to an extra adverse market fee.

The enterprise issued more credit-risk transfer deals this year than last. But increasing interest rates have made the deals less and less attractive for Freddie.

The tools, which help automate access to Fannie data, had been housed on The Exchange platform. They will continue to be available, but via the enterprise's Developer Portal.

Ravi Shankar rejoins Freddie Mac after stints at both the Boston Consulting Group and United Wholesale Mortgage.

Secondary market loan pricing depends on market timeframes, roles, pull structures and other esoteric economic components.

FHFA said upfront fees jumped from 11 bps to 13 bps...

The regulator's move anticipates declining volume in the multifamily market, but expands support for workforce housing.

Home price deceleration forced Fannie and Freddie to set aside money for potential losses on the single-family side, while high interest rates are the major risk for multifamily. (Includes data chart.)

New York-based Basis Multifamily Finance becomes the first minority/women-owned business enterprise in Fannie Mae’s Delegated Underwriter and Servicer Program.

After profiting from soaring home prices the past two years, Fannie and Freddie now have to sock away money as residential values begin to decline.