News & Research
Learn the latest on our business and gain market insights from our leading-edge research.
Customer News
A First in Michigan
We've closed our first tax-exempt loan (TEL) in the state of Michigan to create more affordable housing.
Sep 15, 2020
New Refinance and Affordability Tests Available
A new Refinance Test and Affordability Test is available.
Sep 11, 2020
Introducing Our First Social Impact Bonds
We are currently in the market with our first Social Impact Bonds offering that goes deeper into our mission of supporting affordable housing.
Aug 17, 2020
LIBOR Transition Update
It all starts September 1. Check important deadlines for a smooth transition from LIBOR to SOFR.
Research
Sep 22, 2020
Community Impact with Carlton Eley
Urban planning initiatives, such as the development of our national highway system, often have long-term effects on a community's economic growth and equitable development.
Sep 17, 2020
August Securitization Forbearance Report
This report demonstrates the impact of our Forbearance Relief Plan on our securitizations using master servicer data for the month of August.
Aug 26, 2020
Rental Affordability Reexamined
Our latest study shows that fewer than 10% of rental units are affordable to renter households earning 50% of median renter income (MRI). The study looks at a new way to measure affordability that factors in a boost in high-income renters.
News Releases
Sep 24, 2020
Freddie Mac Prices $1.2 Billion Multifamily K-Deal, K-116
Freddie Mac recently priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates ( K Certificates ), which are backed by underlying collateral consisting of fixed-rate multifamily mortgages with predominantly 10-year terms....
Sep 22, 2020
Freddie Mac Prices $968 Million Multifamily K-Deal, K-F85
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)....
Sep 21, 2020
Freddie Mac’s Apartment Investment Market Index Slightly Down in Q2 Reflecting Pandemic Impact on Multifamily Market
The Freddie Mac Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index ® (AIMI ® ) fell by 0.3% in Q2 2020 after a quarterly increase (1.8%) in Q1 2020. The decline reflects the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and was largely driven by the first...
Viewpoints
Looking Deeper into our Mission
Supporting our nation's communities is the heart of our mission and requires continual innovation. Our new Social Impact Bonds provide capital for underserved communities and promote economic opportunity.
EVP & Head of Multifamily
2020 Midyear Outlook
Strong overall performance during the past decade is a key factor in the possible outcomes we may see the rest of this year as the effects of the pandemic unfold.
VP Research & Modeling
Beyond the Cap Rate: Valuation of Multifamily Properties
Estimating the value of multifamily properties is an important but difficult task for real estate investors and researchers.
Senior Director, Research & Modeling