At Freddie Mac, A New Loan Test
Freddie testing ‘Gap Ratio’, which looks at how much housing expense will increase
WashingtonPost.com January 26
Good Timing for the Flood of Debt from Fannie, Freddie
GSE debt is an appealing investment with economy and equity markets unsettled
CNNMoney.com January 10
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Mortgage bond prepays may have peaked
Mortgage bond prepayments rose to all-time highs last month on most issues, with fastest prepaying bond – Freddie Mac’s 2001 30-yr 7.5% coupon – prepaying at a pace of 75%
BusinessToday.com January 8
Fannie Mae experiments with forgoing appraisals
Fannie declines to identify lenders taking part in the appraisal-waiver program
SFGate.com January 6
Fannie Mae forecasting $1.6 trillion in 2002 mortgage issues
Fannie Mae chief economist said economy will likely grow throughout 2002, especially in the 2nd half of year
SFGate.com December 31
Fannie Mae Tries Appraisal Waivers, Seeks Reduced Consumer Costs
Online underwriting system now can approve 70 to 75% of purchase-money mortgage applications without a traditional, full appraisal
RealtyTimes.com December 17
Lenders Criticize Fannie, Freddie
FM Watch faults diversity in funding
WashingtonPost.com December 13
Web sites address home loan issues
DontBorrowTrouble.com, KnowledgePlex.org are Freddie & Fannie sites designed to help borrowers avoid predatory lending
ChicagoTribune.com December 2
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Are “Conforming” Loans Always Conforming?
A look at conforming loan limits and how they are determined
MortgageDaily.com October 29
Under Investigation
Freddie Mac to investigate serious allegations of loan origination improprieties and fraud
MortgageDaily.com August 22
Conforming Loan Limit Increased
Fannie & Freddie announce $300,700 limit for 2002
MortgageDaily.com November 28
