
Fannie Mae Board Member’s Warning about Policy: ‘It’s No Wonder Buyers Feel Stuck’
Barry Habib says lasting housing affordability depends on policy reform and smarter capital rules at Fannie Mae, not just waiting for mortgage rates to drop.

Barry Habib says lasting housing affordability depends on policy reform and smarter capital rules at Fannie Mae, not just waiting for mortgage rates to drop.

Updated forecasts from Fannie Mae and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) show modest improvements ahead for housing, with Fannie projecting 4.85 million home sales in 2025 and MBA forecasting 4.3% average mortgage rates through 2027.

Get a clear picture of where the housing market is headed with the latest 2025–2026 forecasts from Fannie Mae, Zillow, NAR, MBA, and Cotality covering home prices, existing home sales, and mortgage rates.

After last week’s high-level firings at Freddie Mac and FHFA, new Director Bill Pulte continues restructuring. Here’s what changed this week.

Freddie Mac and FHFA execs were fired as new FHFA Director Bill Pulte reshapes leadership. What’s next for the mortgage market?

HousingWire and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) report that new FHFA Director Bill Pulte has overhauled the boards of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while signaling major GSE reforms.

New research from Fannie Mae shows that 44% of consumers say their home has become more important in recent years, with 63% citing location and 59% valuing the security it provides. Read on for more insights and tips for applying them as a real estate agent.

Will Donald Trump privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Learn how this potential shift could raise mortgage costs, reshape housing affordability, and impact the real estate industry.

October 2024 HPSI hits highest level since 2022, showing growing consumer confidence. Despite optimism, high home prices keep many buyers cautious and on the sidelines.

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) rose 1.8 points in September to 73.9, its highest level in over two years, driven by record consumer optimism that mortgage rates will decline.

Fannie Mae’s ESR Group revised downward its forecast for existing home sales, predicting an annual sales rate at its lowest since 1995, due mainly to the lock-in effect and persistent affordability constraints.

Fannie Mae’s latest Home Price Expectations Survey predicts slower home price growth in 2024 and 2025. The panel also estimates a shortage of 2.8 million homes in the U.S.
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