On October 1, 2025, the final rule implementing the quality control standards mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act for the use of automated valuation models (“AVMs ...

The Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), commonly known as Fannie Mae, or Fannie, is a United States government-sponsored enterprise (GSE). It was founded in 1938 during the Great Depression ...

In the debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should merge, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has remained consistent: “We don’t think that would be a good idea,” chief economist Mike ...

Lenders often sell mortgages to other companies or investors to free up funds for them to offer more loans. As a homeowner, you can’t prevent your mortgage from being sold, but you do have the right ...