Although neither housing EO released last week by President Trump mentions them by name, it’s clear Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will have a hand in implementing the proposed policy changes.

AEI researchers said large institutional investors own about 1% of single-family homes vs. 11% for small-scale investors with low interest rate GSE-backed loans.

Very-low-income homebuyers have another year to take advantage of the $2,500 credit available through the Home Possible mortgage program.