Category: Fannie Mae


  • Housing Finance Forecast for January 2025 now available

    Housing Finance Forecast for January 2025 now available

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

  • The US single family mortgage TAM is now expected to be 7.4 million loans in 2025

    The US single family mortgage TAM is now expected to be 7.4 million loans in 2025

    The US single family mortgage TAM for originations in 2025, including…

  • 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…