Category: Freddie Mac


  • Over 2,500 lenders ready to use hybrid appraisals now

    Over 2,500 lenders ready to use hybrid appraisals now

    Agency and non-agency lenders are utilizing hybrid appraisals immediately, with 585…

  • Inspection based appraisal waivers in February – down 11.8% from a year ago

    Inspection based appraisal waivers in February – down 11.8% from a year ago

    For February 2025, GSE issuance totaled $41.6BN, down 29.8% on January,…

  • Hybrid appraisal eligibility now expanded to 94.7% for lenders

    Hybrid appraisal eligibility now expanded to 94.7% for lenders

    Fannie Mae will include Desktop Underwriter (DU) messaging specifying eligibility for…

  • Inspection based waivers in January: 42% higher in a year

    Inspection based waivers in January: 42% higher in a year

    Combined use of inspection based waivers and appraisal waivers in January…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…