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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 a $1.07 billion Multifamily DUS REMIC under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (GeMS) program on February 10, 2021. The issuance, FNA 2021-M4, represents the third GeMS issuance of the year. Dan Dresser noted that the offering provided a low premium investment opportunity with a diverse investor base. All classes are backed by Fannie Mae, ensuring timely payment of interest and principal. The total original face amount for the issuance is $1,066,336,728, with key collateral features highlighted.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) will report its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results on February 12, 2021, before U.S. market opens. A conference call for media discussion is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day. The earnings news release, annual report on Form 10-K, and supplementary information will be available on the company's website. Participants can join via listen-only mode or via phone.
The Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae rose to 77.7 in January, marking a 3.7-point increase from December. This improvement reflects a notable rise in consumer perception regarding home-selling conditions, with a 16-point net increase. However, the index shows a year-over-year decline of 15.3 points. Key metrics remained relatively stable, with 52% deeming it a good time to buy and 57% for selling. Nonetheless, expectations on home prices and mortgage rates exhibited slight pessimism. Overall, lower-income and renter groups demonstrated increased optimism, suggesting possible recovery signs amid ongoing economic challenges.
Fannie Mae has priced a $536 million Green Multifamily DUS® REMIC under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (Fannie Mae GeMS™) program, marking its ninth issuance in 2020. The new deal offers a Green 15-year tranche alongside traditional 10-year offerings. Notably, the collateral includes the first PHIUS+ certified deal in the Green Bonds industry, aimed at achieving net-zero energy usage. Since the program's inception, Fannie Mae has issued $78.5 billion in Green MBS and $11 billion in Green GeMS.
Fannie Mae's latest economic outlook revises third quarter 2020 GDP growth to 31.6% but lowers fourth quarter expectations to 4.9%, reflecting a complex economic environment influenced by consumer spending and COVID-19 risks. Full-year economic output is projected to contract by 2.6%. However, the housing sector remains robust, with expected residential fixed investment growth at 58.0%, surpassing pre-COVID levels. Fannie Mae foresees significant growth in home sales and mortgage origination compared to 2019, despite an anticipated rise in unemployment by the end of 2021.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has initiated the marketing of its eighteenth sale of reperforming loans, aimed at decreasing its mortgage portfolio size. This sale comprises approximately 6,360 loans, with an unpaid principal balance of $734.2 million. Qualified bidders can submit bids until November 9, 2020. The loans, previously delinquent but now performing, may still show at-risk statuses. Buyers are required to implement loss mitigation strategies for borrowers likely to re-default within five years.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced the results of its seventeenth reperforming loan sale on October 13, 2020. This transaction involved approximately 19,670 loans with a total unpaid principal balance of $2.78 billion, divided into five pools. Winning bidders include Athene Annuity, PIMCO, and Goldman Sachs. Each pool has unique characteristics such as loan sizes and weighted average note rates, with the transaction expected to close on November 20, 2020. Bidders can register for updates and information on specific pools available for purchase.
Fannie Mae (FNMA) is issuing a reminder about mortgage assistance for those affected by Hurricane Delta. Homeowners can contact their mortgage servicer for help, which may include payment suspension for up to 90 days. They can also potentially reduce or suspend payments for up to 12 months without incurring late fees. Fannie Mae's Disaster Response Network offers personalized support, including help with financial relief from FEMA. Homeowners on COVID-19 forbearance plans are advised to reach out to their servicer for further assistance.
Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has released its August 2020 Monthly Summary, detailing key metrics regarding its gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities, and interest rate risk measures. The report also includes updates on serious delinquency rates and loan modifications. This summary reflects Fannie Mae's ongoing efforts to facilitate affordable housing and improve the housing finance system in the United States.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA), and Freddie Mac have expanded the Mortgage Translations clearinghouse to include Vietnamese, Korean, and Tagalog resources. This initiative aims to assist consumers with limited English proficiency in navigating the mortgage process. The clearinghouse now offers documents in multiple languages and a listing of resources for oral interpretation services. These enhancements, designed to support sustainable homeownership, are part of a multi-year collaboration to improve access to mortgage information for diverse communities.
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