Category: Fannie Mae


  • Inspection based waivers in December highlight 66% growth last year

    Inspection based waivers in December highlight 66% growth last year

    The number of inspection based appraisal waivers used by GSE sellers…

  • Housing Finance Forecast for December 2024 now released

    Housing Finance Forecast for December 2024 now released

    Fannie Mae and MBA forecast refinance activity 30-40% higher and purchase…

  • More than $1.1BN of inspection based waivers in November

    More than $1.1BN of inspection based waivers in November

    Lenders delivered $1.12BN (1.65%) with inspection based waivers in November, up…

  • Housing Finance Forecast now available for 2025 and 2026

    Housing Finance Forecast now available for 2025 and 2026

    In October, Fannie Mae and MBA increased 2025 estimates by ~600,000…

  • Over $1BN of inspection based waivers in October for first time

    Over $1BN of inspection based waivers in October for first time

    Lenders delivered $1.09BN (1.64%) with inspection based waivers in October, up…

  • FHFA expands appraisal alternatives for new purchases in 2025

    FHFA expands appraisal alternatives for new purchases in 2025

    This week, FHFA announced expansion of the appraisal alternatives for primary…

  • Correspondents make the most of inspection based waivers in September

    Correspondents make the most of inspection based waivers in September

    In a month where GSE issuance was down across-the-board, it is…

  • Housing Finance Forecast for September available now for 2024/2025

    Housing Finance Forecast for September available now for 2024/2025

    Fannie Mae and MBA published their latest housing finance forecast for…