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Fannie Mae (FNMA) serves as a pivotal player in the U.S. housing finance sector, facilitating affordable homeownership and rental options for millions of Americans. As a leading source of mortgage financing, Fannie Mae partners with lenders to offer sustainable home loans and rental housing. The company’s efforts ensure the availability of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, providing homeowners with stable and predictable payments over the life of the loan.
Fannie Mae's core mission is to advance equitable and sustainable access to quality housing. The company's recent highlights include the sale of non-performing loans aimed at reducing retained mortgage portfolios and community impact initiatives like the Community Impact Pool (CIP). These initiatives are designed to benefit non-profit organizations, minority- and women-owned businesses, and smaller investors.
Fannie Mae actively engages in reperforming loan sales and continues to drive innovation in homebuying and renting solutions. The company's latest Home Price Index (FNM-HPI) reported a 7.4% year-over-year increase in Q1 2024, reflecting the ongoing demand and supply dynamics in the housing market. Fannie Mae's economic forecasts suggest a modest rise in home sales for 2024, despite higher mortgage rates.
The company also launched fixed-price cash tender offers for Connecticut Avenue Securities® Notes, demonstrating its proactive approach to financial management. Fannie Mae is committed to maintaining transparency with stakeholders, regularly updating its financial results and hosting informative conference calls.
Fannie Mae’s economic and strategic research group, recognized for its forecasting accuracy, continuously analyzes market trends to inform stakeholders and guide the company's strategic direction. Through responsible innovation and dedicated partnerships, Fannie Mae remains at the forefront of transforming the U.S. housing finance system.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has successfully issued $100 billion in green multifamily mortgage-backed securities (MBS), advancing sustainable housing finance in the U.S. This initiative enhances liquidity and aims to modernize housing stock for low- and moderate-income households. Over the past decade, Fannie Mae has pioneered green financing, significantly impacting energy efficiency in housing. The company also introduced green MBS for single-family homes, totaling $486 million since April 2020. This progress aligns with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) fell by 0.8 points to 74.7 in November, marking a 5.3-point drop year-over-year. Despite increasing economic pessimism, 74% of respondents believe it's a good time to sell, while only 29% think it's a good time to buy. Concerns about job security slightly eased, and expectations for rising mortgage rates intensified, with 58% anticipating higher rates. Overall, consumer sentiment on housing remained stable amid heightened macroeconomic concerns.
Fannie Mae has successfully completed its last Credit Insurance Risk Transfer (CIRT) transaction of 2021, covering $30.7 billion in unpaid principal balance of fixed-rate loans from April to June 2021. This transaction transferred nearly $1.2 billion of mortgage credit risk to private insurers and reinsurers. It is noted as the largest risk transfer since the program's inception in 2014. Moreover, Fannie Mae has acquired about $15 billion of insurance on approximately $537 billion of loans through the CIRT program to date.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has appointed Chryssa C. Halley as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 29, 2021. Halley, an experienced leader within the company since 2006, will oversee financial management and strategic research. Jim L. Holmberg has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Controller, becoming the principal accounting officer. These leadership changes aim to bolster Fannie Mae's commitment to becoming a leading ESG company and ensure the safety and soundness of the housing finance system.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has released its October 2021 Monthly Summary, detailing key metrics of its operations. This report includes insights into Fannie Mae's gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities, interest rate risk measures, serious delinquency rates, and loan modifications. This summary plays a critical role in showcasing Fannie Mae's ongoing efforts to support affordable housing options across the United States and its commitment to enhancing the home buying process.
Fannie Mae (FNMA) announced the results of its fixed-price cash tender offers for Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) Debt Notes. A total of $3,134,035,239 in original principal amount was tendered by the deadline of November 19, 2021. Notable tender percentages included 82.22% for Series 2016-C03 and 92.93% for Series 2017-C02. The settlement date for accepted Notes is expected on November 23, 2021. BofA Securities and Barclays acted as lead managers for this process.
Fannie Mae's November 2021 commentary highlights significant inflation concerns, projecting an annual average of 6.2% in Q4 2021. The Federal Reserve may begin raising interest rates in Q4 2022 if inflation persists. Economic growth for 2023 is forecasted at 2.1%, supported by consumer spending and inventory restocking. Home sales expectations are revised upwards, with $1.9 trillion in mortgage originations projected for 2021. However, housing construction remains constrained due to supply chain issues, with anticipated growth of 4.8% in single-family home starts for 2022.
On November 16, 2021, Fannie Mae priced its Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) Series 2021-R02, a $984 million offering representing its second issuance of the year. The deal attracted significant investor demand and is based on a reference pool of approximately 125,000 mortgage loans worth about $35 billion. The securities aim to transfer credit risk and enhance financial transparency. Fannie Mae will retain portions of the 2M and 2B tranches to align interests with investors. With this transaction, Fannie Mae has issued over $49 billion in CAS notes since inception.
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