FANNIE MAE - FNMA STOCK NEWS

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) priced an $879 million Green Multifamily DUS^® REMIC under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (Fannie Mae GeMS™) program on June 16, 2021. This issuance marks the seventh GeMS of 2021 and is backed entirely by collateral with a Fannie Mae-recognized Green Building Certification. Fannie Mae's Multifamily Green Financing has seen over $95 billion issued in MBS, with an additional $12.6 billion in REMICs. The program emphasizes positive environmental and social impact through green financing products.

On June 16, 2021, Fannie Mae (FNMA) released its annual Green Bond Impact Report, highlighting its significant contributions to sustainable housing. As the world's largest green bond issuer, it has issued nearly $88 billion in Multifamily Green Mortgage-Backed Securities since 2012, with $13 billion issued in 2020 alone. The report emphasizes substantial environmental benefits, including energy savings of 9.5 billion kBtu and the prevention of 634,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions. The initiative also supports economic growth, with $9.5 billion in wages paid for construction and renovations.

Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group has revised its 2021 economic growth forecast to 7.1%, up from previous estimates, driven by robust consumer spending. However, growth is projected to slow to 5.5% in Q4 2021 and 2.2% in Q4 2022. Inflation expectations have risen, with predictions of around 5% through the end of 2021, likely influenced by ongoing housing demand and supply constraints. Home sales forecasts for Q2 and Q3 have been downgraded due to limited listings and construction challenges. The group's mortgage rate outlook remains stable at 3.0% for 2021.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced the commencement of its twenty-first sale of reperforming loans, aimed at reducing its retained mortgage portfolio. The offering includes approximately 12,200 loans with an unpaid principal balance of $1.6 billion, available for qualified bidders. Bids are due by July 8, 2021. The loans in this sale had been previously delinquent but have since reperforming. Buyers are required to implement sustainable loss mitigation options for any potential borrower re-defaults within five years.

Fannie Mae's Q2 2021 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey reveals a notable decline in profitability expectations among mortgage lenders. 69% anticipate decreasing profit margins, up from 52% in the previous quarter. While purchase mortgage demand remains strong, refinance demand has turned net negative for the first time since Q1 2019. Lenders cite competition and market trends for this cautious outlook. Despite this, ongoing low mortgage rates continue to sustain some profitability.

The Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae increased by 1.0 points to 80.0 in May 2021. This marks a year-over-year rise of 12.5 points. Notably, respondents reported improved job security and household income. However, sentiment towards homebuying conditions worsened, with only 35% deeming it a good time to buy, a drop from 53% in March. Consumers highlighted high home prices and low supply as significant concerns. Despite challenges, many are still considering purchasing homes, supported by low mortgage rates and enhanced savings.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has launched the "Your Own Story" campaign to educate future homebuyers during National Homeownership Month. This initiative aims to dispel myths about homeownership, highlighting that mortgage eligibility can be achieved with a credit score of 620 and down payments as low as 3%. The initiative includes seven interactive steps designed to guide consumers through homeownership requirements, budgeting strategies, and ways to improve credit scores. By providing crucial information, Fannie Mae seeks to facilitate sustainable homeownership and reduce barriers faced by moderate and low-income buyers.