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
Conforming Loan Limit Increased
Fannie & Freddie announce $300,700 limit for 2002
MortgageDaily.com November 28
Investors learn to love Fannie, Freddie
One analyst thinks the stocks have the potential to appreciate 30% or more
ChicagoTribune.com November 18
Freddie Mac Easing Rules For So-So Credit
Current Loan Prospector system “accepts” about 75% loans evaluated; under planned revisions, figure would increase to 80%
Washington Post.com November 17
GSE Regulation Delayed
Fannie, Freddie request more time to comment on Corporate Governance
MortgageDaily.com November 8
Legislation Would Increase Ginnie’s Role
Ginnie would compete with GSE’s
MortgageDaily.com November 2
Are “Conforming” Loans Always Conforming?
A look at conforming loan limits and how they are determined
MortgageDaily.com October 29
Fannie and Freddie: One Hot Couple
Don’t write off the housing market just yet. Earnings at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are growing quickly — and the best could be yet to come
SmartMoney.com October 9
Freddie Mac Is a Compelling Pick
Stock offers low PE ratio and haven during weak economy
Morningstar.com October 5
Â
Under Investigation
Freddie Mac to investigate serious allegations of loan origination improprieties and fraud
MortgageDaily.com August 22
New England Leads Country in Home Appreciation
Region sees home prices increase 13.2% during past year according to data compiled from
MortgageDaily.com March 2
