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The Effects of Expanded Unemployment Benefits and Stimulus
In our new report, we examine how the combined state- and federal-level benefits have benefitted unemployed workers and renters over the past year.
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Mar 15, 2021
Debt Service Reserve Update
With almost a year under our belt and an improving economic outlook, we are revising Debt Service Reserve (DSR) requirements.
Mar 11, 2021
New Refinance Test Effective March 11
We posted a new Refinance Test effective for all new loans, except for Small Balance Loans, starting Thursday, March 11.
Feb 18, 2021
Housing for Farmworkers in Rural Washington
See how our investment in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity is helping build urgent housing for farmworkers.
Research
Apr 7, 2021
Thai Town with Chancee Martorell
In this episode, Corey and Steve talk with Chancee Martorell, the founder and executive director of Los Angeles' Thai Community Development Center.
Apr 7, 2021
New Multifamily Cap Rules: How They Could Impact Our Business
The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently announced new 2021 loan purchase caps for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.
Mar 31, 2021
The Effects of Expanded Unemployment Benefits and Stimulus
In this report, we examine how the combined state- and federal-level benefits have benefitted unemployed workers and renters over the past year.
News Releases
Apr 08, 2021
Freddie Mac Prices $838 million Multifamily K-Deal, K-1520
Freddie Mac recently priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates ( K Certificates ), which are multifamily mortgage-backed securities. The company expects to issue approximately $838 million in K Certificates (K-1520...
Apr 06, 2021
Freddie Mac Prices $908 Million Multifamily K-Deal, K-F106
Freddie Mac has priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates ( K Certificates ), which includes a class of floating rate bonds indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)....
Apr 01, 2021
Freddie Mac Prices $943 Million Multifamily K-Deal, K-F105
Freddie Mac has priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates ( K Certificates ), which includes a class of floating rate bonds indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)....
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New Multifamily Cap Rules: How They Could Impact Our Business
The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently announced new 2021 loan purchase caps for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The new rule consists of many changes, with the most broadly impactful being to the area median income thresholds under which conventional units are considered mission-driven.
VP Research & Modeling
Multifamily 2021 Outlook
Despite the disruptions of 2020, we expect the multifamily market to see improving conditions in 2021.
VP Research & Modeling
Goodbye 2020; Hello New Mission Guidelines
As we reflect on 2020 and prepare for the new year ahead, one thing remains steadfast: we have a true commitment to the business and our mission.
Senior Director, Freddie Mac SBL Production
