The arrival of the new Trump Administration is reviving debates about releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from the ...

CNBC Select explains how to apply for a mortgage, from preparing financially and getting preapproval to undergoing the ...

Freddie Mac’s average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan was 6.95% for the week ending January 30, virtually unchanged from a ...

The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.

Most economists were expecting mortgage rates to fall over the course of the coming year. But rates have risen steadily over the last month, inching back up to 7% — and they’re expected to ...

Your combined loan-to-value ratio measures the amount you owe on all home loans against the value of your house. Learn how ...

changes in or to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”), whether through Federal legislation, restructurings or a shift in business practices; failure to continue to meet the mortgage insurer ...

The 30-year mortgage rate inched up to the highest level since May 2024. It averaged 7.04% as of Jan. 16, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday. Back To Top ...

Understanding market trends and evaluating your financial standing can help you decide when to purchase a home.

Closing timelines for mortgages tend to rise and fall on a monthly basis with most mortgages closing in an average of 44 days ...

Building on a deep understanding of ... changes in or to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”), whether through Federal legislation, restructurings or a shift in business practices; failure to ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two government-sponsored entities (GSEs) currently under federal conservatorship. Bill Ackman thinks a second Trump administration will end the federal ...