Housing Market
In a bold move to tackle the persistent housing affordability crisis, the White House has issued a direct instruction to the Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA), known as Fannie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC: FMCC), or Freddie Mac, to inject $200 billion into the mortgage-backed
Fannie Mae
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the American housing market, the administration has officially directed Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) to initiate a massive $200 billion purchase program of mortgage-backed securities (MBS). This intervention, announced earlier this month, represents one of the most aggressive
Real Estate
The long-frozen American housing market is showing definitive signs of a thaw as the new year begins. On January 16, 2026, data revealed that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to 6.06%, its lowest level in over three years. This significant decline follows a series of Federal
Housing Market
The American housing market, long frozen by the dual chill of high interest rates and stagnant inventory, showed definitive signs of a "winter thaw" this week. According to the latest data released on January 14, 2026, existing home sales for December 2025 surged by 5.1% to a
Housing Market
In a startling reversal for a sector that has spent years in the doldrums, U.S. mortgage applications skyrocketed by 28.5% in the second week of January 2026. The surge, reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), marks the largest weekly increase in years and signals a potential "
Mortgage Stocks
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, mortgage lender stocks staged a massive rally this week following the Trump administration's announcement of a direct intervention in the secondary mortgage market. The plan, which involves the purchase of $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), is
Housing Market
As the sun sets on 2025, the United States housing market is finally emerging from a multi-year deep freeze, characterized by a "Great Thaw" that has fundamentally shifted the landscape for buyers, sellers, and institutional investors. After years of gridlock caused by the "lock-in effect" of
Mortgage Rates
As the 2025 holiday season draws to a close, the U.S. housing market has received a long-awaited gift. Freddie Mac’s final Primary Mortgage Market Survey of the year, released this week, confirms a significant downward trend in borrowing costs, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage slipping to 6.
Housing Market
As the calendar turns toward the end of 2025, the U.S. housing market is finally shaking off the "deep freeze" that paralyzed transaction volumes for nearly two years. This nascent "thaw" is being driven by a rare alignment of stabilizing mortgage rates, a series of
Stock Market
As of December 9, 2025, the financial world is abuzz with a wave of bold predictions shaping the outlook for the stock market in 2026. Analysts and strategists are forecasting a pivotal year, characterized by a complex interplay of continued economic expansion, persistent yet moderating inflation, and a significant shift
Federal Reserve
The bedrock principle of an independent Federal Reserve, long considered a bulwark against economic instability, is facing increasing scrutiny as discussions emerge regarding potential political influence over its monetary policy decisions. This independence, a cornerstone of the U.S. financial system since the mid-20th century, empowers the Fed to make
Real Estate
The global real estate market is currently experiencing a significant recalibration, marked by easing mortgage rates, increasing inventory, and a notable moderation in home price appreciation. As of November 2025, this complex interplay of factors is creating a more balanced, yet cautious, environment across both residential and commercial sectors. These