Freddie Mac
NH&RA Hosts ICAST IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator
ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.
Treasury Modifies SLFRF, ERA Rules to Amplify Housing Production
The Treasury Department announced updated guidance for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) and the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) programs, which make it easier for states and local governments to use these programs to build and preserve affordable housing.
Freddie Mac Requires Multifamily Underwriting Appraisal Checklist
Effective March 4, Freddie Mac underwriters requires a new compliance checklist for the initial appraisal submitted to Freddie Mac for each loan/property.
Comments on FHFA’s RFI on Multifamily Tenant Protections Due July 31
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a Request for Input (RFI) on tenant protections at multifamily properties with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
FHFA Announces Updated Equitable Housing Finance Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced updates to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) Equitable Housing Finance Plans for 2023
FHFA Finalizes 2023-2024 Multifamily Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a final rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) that establishes the benchmark levels for their multifamily housing goals for 2023 and 2024 using the new percentage-based methodology outlined in the proposed rule.
FHFA Rule Limits New Products
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a final rule requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to provide advance notice to FHFA before offering a new activity and to obtain prior approval from FHFA before offering new products.
Fannie, Freddie Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps For 2023 Drop to $75 Billion
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the 2023 multifamily loan purchase caps for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will be $75 billion each.
HFA Publishes New Multifamily Affordable Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently proposed multifamily affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2023 and 2024.
FHFA Releases Equitable Housing Finance Plans
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published Equitable Housing Finance Plans from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2022-2024.
FHFA Announces More than $1.1 Billion for Affordable Housing Programs
Federal Housing Finance Agency Acting Director Sandra L. Thompson announced the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) will receive a total of $1.138 billion for affordable housing initiatives from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises).
FHFA Calls for Revisions to GSE Duty to Serve Plans
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced its objections to Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s revised DTS Proposed Underserved Markets Plans for 2022-2024. Under the DTS rule, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must prepare and submit three-year DTS plans detailing their activities to serve three underserved markets: manufactured housing; rural housing; and affordable housing preservation.
FHFA Establishes New, Higher Affordable Housing Goals for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a final rule establishing updated affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.