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

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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 ...

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“Today’s announcement reflects our on-going commitment to proactively manage credit risk and strengthen our financial position,” said Rohit Gupta, President and CEO of Enact. “Looking ahead, we remain ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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