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4 articles tagged “fannie mae”.
When government-backed programs make it easier to qualify for a mortgage, buyers gain access and the system takes on more credit risk. Here is how FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards work and what to weigh before borrowing.
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Viral headlines say Fannie Mae is warning of mass bankruptcies. The data behind them concerns apartment-building loans, not household mortgages. Here is what the delinquency figures show and how worried buyers and owners should be.
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A housing economist says condos, not detached homes, are the next weak spot. We check his Zillow figures, the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rule changes he cites, and what buyers, sellers and owners should do.
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HOA foreclosures are reportedly up 500% in five years, and Fannie Mae is moving to end limited review for condo loans in 2027. Here is what is verified, what is opinion, and what it means for buyers and owners.
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