Fannie Mae News Monitoring

It's Time to Merge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

By Clifford Rossi Since the November 2024 presidential election, one of the biggest questions for mortgage market observers was whether the Trump Administration would reboot privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the giants of the mortgage finance …

Some DOGE staffers hold high-powered jobs at multiple federal agencies

Elon Musk at a March 24 Cabinet meeting at the White House. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) Gavin Kliger, a U.S. DOGE Service software engineer in his mid-20s, arrived at Internal Revenue Service headquarters in February, telling senior agency …

Citi hired an MD with skills highly appropriate to the last financial crisis

For all the excitement about the hiring of senior investment bankers and traders into front office jobs that generate revenues, the 2008 financial crisis was a reminder that when things go badly wrong, it's liquidity management that matters. Get …

Five things: Meet a Broadway star, skate for a cause among this week's things to do

Events include an evening with a Broadway star, a speaker and lawn games night and carryout meal. There also will be a skating fundraiser and a comedy show. Events range in price from free to $29. Looking for something to do around the Wayne and Holmes …

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam launches probe into Fannie Mae after mass firings of Indian Americans

Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has launched an enquiry into Fannie Mae’s mass firing of 700 employees, mostly Indian Americans, over alleged misuse of a corporate grant programme. The workers deny wrongdoing. Subramanyam, backed by …

M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BUFFALO, N.Y., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T" or "the Company") reports quarterly net income of $584 million or $3.32 of diluted earnings per common share. (Dollars in …

FHFA director reveals shocking accusations against fired Fannie Mae employees

Land transfers, April 3-9

The trend of the real estate market in Allen County is shown by the following report, for the week running April 3 through 9. Figures reflect the selling price of the property, along with the address or lot number of same and are courtesy of Allen County …

Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for April 13, 2025

Quad-Cities housing market report for March 1-31, 2025 This representation is based on data supplied by the RMLS Alliance Regional MLS. Neither the Association nor the RMLS Alliance guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained …

Property transfers for Lee, Whiteside and Ogle counties for March 24-April 6, 2025

Lee County Warranty deeds Virginia G. Schutz to Shane B. Schutz and Shannon J. Schutz, one parcel in Nelson Township: 15-07-33-300-010, $0. Baptist Foundation Of Illinois to Grace Fellowship Church - Sublette, 504 W. Main St., Sublette, $0. Jacob R. Swegle …

Today's Mortgage Rates | Why Lower Inflation Did Nothing for Rates

Last week, new consumer price index data showed that inflation slowed a lot last month, going down from 2.8% in February to 2.4% in March. Ordinarily, this would lead to lower mortgage rates. But instead, rates spiked close to 7%. Why didn't lower …

Embrace Home Loans review 2025

The Yahoo view: Embrace Home Loans offers an astonishing array of affordable, low-down-payment mortgage options, but it needs to improve its interest rate transparency. Embrace Home Loans is a national mortgage lender with licensed professionals ready to …

How to use an FHA construction loan to build your dream home

If you need financial help to build your dream home from scratch or even just to remodel your bathroom, an FHA construction loan can help. FHA loans are geared toward people with relatively low credit scores and down payment savings, making FHA …

Weekly Commentary: Normal Deleveraging And Trade Wars

Image Source: Pixabay Deleveraging gained powerful momentum early in the week, with global debt markets at the cusp of “seizing up” 90-day Tariff Pause. April 9 – Bloomberg (Hadriana Lowenkron and Daniel Flatley): “Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played …

The best (and worst) time of year to buy a house

You don't always get to choose when to buy a house. A new job, a new baby, or another major life change can all be reasons to get a new place. The housing market changes throughout the year. At the very least, you should know what you’re in for …

‘Perfect storm.’ Hundreds of Florida condos now on secret mortgage blacklist

A secretive quasi-governmental condo blacklist is growing exponentially, making it difficult for owners in scores of troubled buildings in Miami and South Florida to sell or get loans for repairs even as their associations face a fiscal and time crunch to …

Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Had a Wild Week. What's Next?

Though they started the week in the low 6% range, mortgage rates have jumped around half a percentage point over the last few days and are now hovering just below 7%, according to Zillow data. What happened? Before President Donald Trump announced a pause …

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, April 11, 2025: Rates finally tick down

After spiking for two back-to-back days, mortgage interest rates are finally inching back down. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has decreased by four basis points to 6.83%, and the 15-year fixed rate has dropped by six basis points to …

Bill Ackman Feels The Sting: Pershing Square Portfolio Down 14% Year-To-Date Amid Tariff Volatility

Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings, a closed-end fund listed on the London Stock Exchange, is down 14% year-to-date, owing to tariff-related market volatility. The losses, however, have only been calculated through April 8th, and don’t …

HomeJab Partners with Restb.ai to Launch First-Ever AI-Powered Photographer Scoring System in Real Estate Photography

HomeJab and Restb.ai unveil the first AI-powered scoring system for real estate photographers, ensuring top-tier quality and consistency nationwide. CHERRY HILL, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HomeJab, one of the nation's …

Ikkil Bay boosts Estepona as a luxury real estate hub, with beachfront properties rising up to 35% in value

The exclusive beachfront development, with just eight sky villas, leads Estepona’s luxury property boom and has sold the most expensive apartments in the city. ESTEPONA, MALAGA, SPAIN, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With just eight …

Local Real Estate Professionals Open Next Day Access Coeur d’Alene/Spokane to Provide Mobility & Accessibility Solutions

Longtime real estate professionals Nick Shriner and Josh Suhr are thrilled to announce the launch of Next Day Access Coeur d’Alene/Spokane. COEUR D'ALENE, ID, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Longtime real estate professionals …

Introducing Roam Tillamook on the Oregon Coast

Old Mill RV Resort Rebrands to Roam Tillamook: A New Era of Bayfront Bliss GARIBALDI, OR, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roam America is proud to announce the addition of Roam Tillamook to its family of modern RV parks and …

Darren Sander Achieves Elite Global & National Rankings: #9 in Canada, #30 Worldwide for RE/MAX Commercial Agents

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Darren Sander, a leading commercial real estate professional operating independently within RE/MAX Saskatoon, has achieved remarkable recognition nationally and …

Factors Point to a Near-Full Summer Season for Dude Ranches Predicts 'The Ranch Guy' Gene Kilgore

After 45 years traveling thousands of miles visiting and promoting dude ranch life, the industry and member ranches know Kilgore as “The Ranch Guy” NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The public is urged to secure dude …

Call It Closed International Realty Reports Strong Q1 Growth, Strategic Expansion, and Successful Agent Engagement

NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Call It Closed International Realty (CIC), a leading cloud-based real estate brokerage, today announced strong first-quarter results for 2024, marked by solid growth, strategic market …

HGTV’s 'Married to Real Estate' Moves to Prime Time – Now Airing Wednesdays at 9PM ET/PT, 8PM CT

Bigger Laughs, Bolder Homes, and a Brand-New Time Slot ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HGTV fan-favorites Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson, Co-Stars and Executive Producers of the highly acclaimed “Married to Real …

Arizona School of Real Estate & Business (ASREB) Hosts 10th Annual Journal Industry Awards

Event recognizes and honors esteemed professionals in the Arizona real estate industry PHOENIX , AZ, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arizona School of Real Estate & Business (ASREB), the state’s leading real estate school for 55 …

Ocusell Empowers OneKey® MLS with Seamless Listing Management and Efficiency Boost

OneKey MLS and Ocusell partner to deliver streamlined listing tools to 45,000 subscribers - growing Ocusell’s user base to over 100,000. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ocusell is proud to announce its latest …

BestAgents.us proudly announces the recipients of its Top Real Estate Professionals for 2025.

NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This prestigious award recognizes those who have a deep understanding of the local market and the current trends while maintaining outstanding client service in every transaction. From …

Navigating Will Contests: LegalMatch Offers Essential Support

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the midst of a loved one passing away, the distribution of their estate can create unforeseen issues. Contesting a will can arise when a beneficiary or beneficiaries challenge the …

BigRentz Honored as Finalist for Prestigious U.S. Supplier of the Year Award at ConnexFM 2025 National Conference

CEO Leads Behind-closed-doors DEMO Lab Session Showcasing Game-changing Procurement Solution IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigRentz, a leading construction procurement software platform, was honored last week as …

K Group Companies Expands Senior Leadership Team

Strengthening Leadership to Drive Innovation GRAND RAPIDS, MI, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K Group Companies, West Michigan's premier provider of technology solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its Senior …

Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty Recognizes Top-Performing Agents for Q1 2025

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Cook Real Estate LPT Realty proudly recognizes the top-performing agents for the first quarter of 2025. Their remarkable dedication, expertise, and commitment to client …

COSMarketing Agency Reaches 1,100,000 Views On YouTube

COSMarketing Agency's YouTube channel has over 1,100,000 views. It’s a great resource for businesses to discover new trends and strategies in digital marketing. WINTER GARDEN, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COSMarketing …

Landowners Along Yelm Prairie Line Trail Receive $2.7 Million Compensation For Trail Along Their Property

YELM, WA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stewart, Wald & Smith, a Missouri firm focusing on National Rails-to-Trails litigation, recovered over $2.7 Million from the federal government on behalf of 27 landowners along 4.57-miles …

Inside the Protection Tax Legitimate Intake Structure

Protection Tax’s intake system ensures IRS compliance by verifying transcripts and financials, reducing client risk and preventing unsupported tax claims. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The intake process at …

Kogan & DiSalvo Law Firm Moves Into Former Dan Marino Office as Part of Major Expansion

Kogan & DiSalvo expands into Dan Marino’s former office—bigger space, bold legacy, and stronger advocacy for injury victims across South Florida. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold move …

Sage Medical Campus Breaks Ground in El Paso’s Cimarron Community

Sage at Cimarron, a 88,500-sq-ft medical campus at 7255 Paseo Del Norte, brings spa-like healthcare to El Paso’s growing Cimarron community EL PASO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, El Paso celebrated the …