Fannie Chief Economist Duncan Set to Retire September 6, 2024 Dennis Hollier Doug Duncan will step down as chief economist Sept. 22.Read More
Short Takes: SCOTUS Nixes Takings Appeal / Home Purchase Sentiment Ticks Up Slightly / Judge Tosses AML Countersuit In UWM Case January 10, 2023 Dennis Hollier SCOTUS declines appeal of net worth sweep case, effectively ending GSE shareholders' takings argument.Read More
Short Takes: Ocwen Buyback Plan Boosts Prices / MBA Promotes DeSanctis to VP of Communications / Census Bureau Numbers Indicate Sharper Market Downturn May 25, 2022 Dennis Hollier Ocwen authorizes buybacks to bolster stock prices.Read More
Fannie’s Home Price Index Stands Out from FHFA’s April 22, 2022 Dennis Hollier The new repeat-sale index includes both GSE and non-GSE transactions and is augmented by appraisal data in regions with few sales. Plus, it’s free.Read More
Fannie Once Again Hikes its Origination Forecast; $2.1 Trillion in Refis for 2020 August 17, 2020 Dennis Hollier Fannie economists say surging refinance volumes remain the driving force in the housing market...Read More