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Economic and Housing Outlooks Brighten According to Fannie Mae Analysis Group
RISMEDIA, December 28, 2010—Improvements in consumer spending and consumer confidence, increased demand for goods and services, and falling unemployment claims are all positive factors for a brighter outlook as we move into 2011, according to the December 2010 Economic Outlook… … Read more
December 30, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac HARP Refinancings Increase in Third Quarter; Performance of Modified Loans Improves
RISMEDIA, December 27, 2010—Refinancings through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) increased 26% in the third quarter of 2010. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan modifications through the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) increased 16% in the quarter, although the … Read more
December 27, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Bailouts Could Hit 363 Billion Dollars
RISMEDIA, October 26, 2010—(MCT)—The taxpayer bailouts of housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost as much as 3 billion through 2013, according to government projections. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which has regulated the former government-sponsored enterprises … Read more
October 26, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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Fannie Mae Announces Support for Military Homeowners
RISMEDIA, September 30, 2010—At a recently held event at the Pentagon, Fannie Mae and the U.S. Army announced new initiatives to help service members who are struggling with their mortgage payments avoid foreclosure. The effort includes a mortgage payment forbearance … Read more
October 9, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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FHFA Establishes New Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
RISMEDIA, September 8, 2010—The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has sent a final rule to the Federal Register establishing new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) for 2010-2011. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 … Read more
September 8, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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‘Fundamental Change’ for Fannie and Freddie, Geithner Says
RISMEDIA, August, 18, 2010—(MCT)—With sweeping financial reform legislation enacted, the White House and Congress now must focus on fixing the mess created by the failed housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It’s a complex challenge with high stakes … Read more
August 18, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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‘Fundamental Change’ for Fannie and Freddie, Geithner Says
RISMEDIA, August, 18, 2010—(MCT)—With sweeping financial reform legislation enacted, the White House and Congress now must focus on fixing the mess created by the failed housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It’s a complex challenge with high stakes … Read more
August 18, 2010 Posted in Real Estate
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Fannie Mae Getting Tough on Home ‘Walkaways’
RISMEDIA, June 25, 2010—(MCT)—Taking aim at homeowners who are able to pay their mortgage but decide it’s not worth it, Fannie Mae plans to go after them in court and to limit their access to home loans for seven years. … Read more
June 24, 2010 Posted in Home Improvement
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