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February 6, 2026

New Affordability Test Available

We published a new Affordability Test, version 6.8.

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  • February 4, 2026

    Meet the 2026 Impact Sponsor Cohort

    We're proud to announce this year’s cohort of Impact Sponsors — a group of forward-thinking leaders who are shaping the future of multifamily housing. More

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  • January 26, 2026

    2025 Top Lenders

    Thank you to all of our 2025 top lenders for their partnership in financing rental homes nationwide. More

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  • January 20, 2026

    2025: A Banner Year!

    Another year is behind us, and I’d like to express my gratitude to our lenders, sponsors, investors and servicers for your collaboration with our team here at Freddie Mac Multifamily. More

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  • January 12, 2026

    New Refinance Test Effective on January 12

    We posted a new Refinance Test effective for all new loans, except for Small Balance Loans, starting January 12. More

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  • December 16, 2025

    December 16 Guide Bulletin

    We’ve updated the Freddie Mac Multifamily Seller/Servicer Guide. Read the news article to learn about the changes. More

    Freddie Mac Multifamily Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletin
  • December 4, 2025

    Fairfax Office Site Reimagined as Multifamily Affordable Housing

    We partnered with syndicator Hudson Housing Capital to provide $32.3 million in LIHTC equity to support the development of Phase B of Indigo at McLean Station, VA. More

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  • November 24, 2025

    2026 Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap

    The U.S. Federal Housing announced Freddie Mac's multifamily loan purchase cap for 2026. More

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  • October 29, 2025

    Market-to-Affordable Conversion in West San Jose

    We partnered with Optigo® lender JLL to provide a $203.5 million Targeted Affordable Housing Cash Loan to help convert an existing multifamily housing community into affordable rental housing in San Jose, California. More

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  • October 24, 2025

    New Affordability Test Available

    We published a new Affordability Test, version 6.7. More

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  • October 22, 2025

    Improving the Transfers of Ownership Experience

    We recently made enhancements to the Conventional and Targeted Affordable Housing Loan Agreements to address common servicer and borrower pain points. With these changes, we’re delivering on our commitment to improve the transfers of ownership experience. More

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  • October 21, 2025

    October 21 Guide Bulletin

    We’ve updated the Freddie Mac Multifamily Seller/Servicer Guide. Read the news article to learn about the changes. More

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  • October 15, 2025

    New Refinance Test Effective on October 15

    We posted a new Refinance Test effective for all new loans, except for Small Balance Loans, starting October 15. More

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November 24, 2025

2026 Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap

The U.S. Federal Housing announced Freddie Mac's multifamily loan purchase cap for 2026.

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News Releases

  • January 15, 2026
    2025 Freddie Mac Multifamily Production Volume Tops $77 Billion, Up 17% Year Over Year
  • January 8, 2026
    Freddie Mac Multifamily Issued $68 Billion in 2025 Securities
  • November 24, 2025
    Freddie Mac Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap for 2026 is $88 Billion
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  • December 17, 2024

    Advancing Servicing through Innovation

    Carl McLaughlin, Vice President, Loan Servicing

  • November 16, 2023

    Seniors Housing Underwriting Adapts to Market Shifts

    Kathy Ryser, Senior Underwriting Director

  • September 19, 2023

    Enhancing Our Focus on Property Due Diligence

    William Buskirk, Senior Vice President, Multifamily Chief Operating Officer


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