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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 priced its first Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) REMIC transaction for 2021, totaling $1.2 billion. The offering, CAS Series 2021-R01, attracted strong demand from investors. It includes about 246,836 single-family mortgage loans with an outstanding balance of $72 billion. Fannie Mae plans to return to the market next month with CAS 2021-R02. This deal adds to Fannie Mae's 42 CAS transactions, which collectively represent $48 billion issued notes and over $1.5 trillion in credit risk transferred to private investors.
Fannie Mae's October 2021 commentary reveals ongoing global supply constraints impacting economic output and inflation concerns. The full-year 2021 GDP growth projection has been revised down from 5.4% to 4.9%. Annual inflation is projected to rise to 5.7%, influenced by high energy prices. The ESR Group anticipates the Federal Reserve to begin tapering asset purchases by year-end and hints at a potential rate hike in Q4 2022. Mortgage rates are expected to average 3.3% in 2022, while home price growth forecasts have been adjusted upwards, reflecting tight inventory and demand.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has initiated its twenty-third sale of reperforming loans, comprising approximately 18,800 loans with an unpaid principal balance of $2.9 billion. This effort aims to reduce its retained mortgage portfolio. The sale is being conducted in collaboration with Citigroup Global Markets, and bids are due by November 2, 2021. Buyers must adhere to loss mitigation options for borrowers who re-default within five years post-sale, ensuring compliance with ongoing forbearance and modification efforts.
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) fell by 1.2 points to 74.5 in September, reflecting consumers' negative perceptions about buying homes, with 66% stating it's a bad time to buy. Year-over-year, the index is down 6.5 points. While the sentiment for selling remains favorable, concerns persist about high home prices. Expectations for home price increases have softened, with only 37% anticipating a rise in the next year, down from 40%. Meanwhile, mortgage rate expectations have also shifted, with a slight increase in respondents who expect a decrease in rates.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has released its August 2021 Monthly Summary, detailing significant metrics from its gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities, and other guarantees. The report includes data on interest rate risk measures, serious delinquency rates, and loan modifications. Fannie Mae plays a crucial role in providing affordable housing and improving the home buying process across America. For detailed insights, the report can be accessed on their official site.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced an indefinite extension of its multifamily COVID-19 forbearance program, originally set to expire on September 30, 2021. The program aims to support multifamily property owners and renters facing financial hardships due to COVID-19. Key provisions include suspension of evictions for nonpayment during forbearance, flexible repayment options for tenants, and the absence of late fees. This initiative reflects Fannie Mae's commitment to providing ongoing support as economic uncertainties persist.
Fannie Mae priced a $796 million Green Multifamily DUS REMIC on September 21, 2021, marking its tenth GeMS issuance this year. Total Green GeMS issuance now stands at $13.4 billion. This REMIC facilitates investment in a diverse green multifamily MBS collateral pool across 14 states, enhancing solid credit performance with positive environmental impact. Fannie Mae's Multifamily Green Financing has surpassed $97 billion in total issuance, affirming its commitment to sustainable housing and energy efficiency through programs like Green Rewards.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has announced plans to engage in new credit risk transfer (CRT) transactions within Q4 2021. The company intends to utilize its Connecticut Avenue Securities® (CAS) and Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) programs to transfer mortgage credit risk. This strategy aims to support the stability of the housing finance system and enhance the company’s risk management efforts. For more details on CRT issuance plans, further information is accessible through their official channels.
In its September 2021 commentary, Fannie Mae revised its economic growth forecasts downward, projecting a 5.4% increase in real GDP for 2021, down from 6.3%. The firm expects growth to shift to 2022, increasing its forecast for next year from 3.2% to 3.8%. Inflation concerns persist, with the Consumer Price Index anticipated to end 2021 at 5.4%. The housing market remains constrained by supply issues, leading to a downgrade in new home sales expectations for Q4 2021 from 846,000 to 789,000 units. The forecast for purchase mortgage originations remains stable, with a projected 6.3% increase in 2022.
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