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Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced its sixth Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) transaction for 2022, transferring $725 million of mortgage credit risk to private insurers. This move aims to reduce taxpayer risk and enhance private capital in the mortgage market. Since the program's inception, Fannie Mae has secured approximately $19.9 billion in insurance coverage on $675.9 billion of loans. The transaction includes a pool of about 63,000 single-family loans with an outstanding balance of $19.3 billion. Fannie Mae retains risk for the first 55 basis points of loss on this pool.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced the launch of its twenty-sixth sale of reperforming loans, comprising approximately 9,980 loans with an unpaid principal balance of $1.57 billion. This initiative aims to reduce its retained mortgage portfolio. The sale, in collaboration with Citigroup Global Markets, expects bids by July 7, 2022. Buyers must honor existing loss mitigation efforts for borrowers, offering options such as loan modifications to prevent foreclosure. This move demonstrates Fannie Mae's commitment to maintaining market stability and supporting mortgage affordability.

Fannie Mae introduced its three-year Equitable Housing Finance Plan aimed at dismantling barriers for Black renters and homeowners. This initiative focuses on three areas: Housing Preparation through credit building, Buying or Renting by removing obstacles, and Moving in and Maintaining to ensure sustainable homeownership. The Plan is part of a broader strategy to promote equitable access to affordable housing and will eventually extend to other underserved groups. Implementation has already begun with various educational and support programs.

Fannie Mae has priced its Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) Series 2022-R06, a note offering of approximately $754 million. This marks Fannie Mae's sixth CAS transaction for 2022, designed to share credit risk associated with its single-family mortgage loans. The reference pool consists of around 83,000 loans totaling $25.0 billion, with rigorous credit standards applied. Following this transaction, Fannie Mae will have completed 50 CAS deals, issuing nearly $57 billion in notes and transferring credit risk on more than $1.8 trillion in mortgage loans.

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) slightly decreased by 0.3 points in May to 68.2, marking a year-over-year decline of 11.8 points. Notably, only 17% of consumers believe it's a good time to buy a home, while 79% deem it a bad time. Concerns about rising mortgage rates are prevalent, with 70% expecting continued increases. Job security worries also rose, with 16% of respondents expressing pessimism. The index reflects ongoing challenges including affordability and inflation, suggesting that home sales may significantly slow down.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has released its April 2022 Monthly Summary, detailing key metrics of its operations. The report covers the gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates. This summary provides a comprehensive view of Fannie Mae's activities for the month and year-to-date, highlighting the company's commitment to equitable homeownership across America.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has executed its fifth Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) transaction of 2022, transferring $733.3 million of mortgage credit risk to private insurers. This transaction covers approximately 67,700 single-family loans with a total unpaid principal balance of $21 billion. Since the program's inception, Fannie Mae has secured $19.2 billion in insurance on $656.6 billion of loans. This move aims to reduce taxpayer risk and enhance private capital's role in the mortgage market, effective from April 1, 2022.

Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group revised its 2022 GDP growth forecast down to 1.3%, citing persistent inflation and rising interest rates. The group anticipates a contraction in the economy, with 1.6% growth expected in the second quarter following a 1.4% percent decline in Q1. A major slowdown in home sales and a deceleration in home price growth are predicted due to rising mortgage rates. The report highlights that affordability issues discourage homebuying, and the likelihood of a recession by late 2023 has increased amid geopolitical tensions.