Big changes could be coming to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ... of mortgages would look more risky to those big institutional investors. And that'll push mortgage rates higher.

That would value the government’s stake in the enterprises at more ... higher premiums on the market, which could, in turn, cause mortgage rates to spike. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares jumped this week after new ... “That’s a legitimate debate, but rates are going to go higher.” The Trump administration is considering sweeping changes ...

Cuts at the U.S. government’s largest mortgage regulators are poised to shake up the mortgage market — but how remains ...

Left for dead, the "Trump put" made a dramatic comeback. When markets again approach the precipice, everyone - or at least ...

The unfolding global trade war backdrop is uncharted waters. Scenario analysis should now include the possibility of things ...

The higher the number, the more likely you are to be approved ... which means they can't be insured by FHA or bought by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Since that puts lenders at increased risk ...

If both are privatized, investors would likely benefit, while homebuyers could face higher rates ... and provide more offerings, resulting in lower rates, Crescenzo said. This would depend on how far ...

For example, a 5/1 ARM will have the same rate for the first five years, then can adjust each year after that—meaning the rate might go up or down ... to research by Freddie Mac.

Odds are high for another pause in May as the Fed takes more time to review ... Housing and Mortgage Market Outlook, Freddie Mac expects mortgage rates to stay “higher for longer” this year ...

Many lenders closely follow underwriting guidelines issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government ... but there are things you can do to help it go more smoothly. Take these steps ...

The higher your LTV ... as you'll typically owe PMI if your LTV is more than 80%. According to Freddie Mac, PMI typically costs between $30 to $70 a month for every $100,000 borrowed.