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Fannie Mae

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Fannie Mae, from most recent to least.

Fannie, Freddie to Drop Loan Limits in 2014

Fannie, Freddie to Drop Loan Limits in 2014

UrbanTurf Staff | September 9th 2013

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the government's plan to reduce the maximum size of a home loan backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in e... read»

50 Percent of Americans Expect Home Prices to Rise This Year

50 Percent of Americans Expect Home Prices to Rise This Year

Shilpi Paul | May 7th 2013

A majority of Americans believe that home prices will continue to climb this year, Fannie Mae's latest National Housing Survey found.... read»

How Is the U.S. Feeling About Housing?

How Is the U.S. Feeling About Housing?

UrbanTurf Staff | November 7th 2012

By most accounts, the outcome of last night's presidential election is not going to have any effect on the housing market, nationally or locally. Howe... read»

From the Homestead Act to the Subprime Mortgage Crisis

From the Homestead Act to the Subprime Mortgage Crisis

Shilpi Paul | May 1st 2012

The Building Museum's new and extremely comprehensive House and Home exhibit has plenty of tasty offerings for UrbanTurf readers. On our trip there, w... read»

Quick Hits: Rates at 3.88, Pending Home Sales Rise

Quick Hits: Rates at 3.88, Pending Home Sales Rise

UrbanTurf Staff | April 26th 2012

Today in Quick Hits, interest rates remain near historic lows and pending home sales rise. ... read»

The Credit Score Obstacle

The Credit Score Obstacle

Shilpi Paul | April 4th 2012

Having a credit score of 730 is considered to be very good in most circles, but apparently not good enough to get a home loan. ... read»

Wall Street Big Wigs Buying Up Foreclosures

Wall Street Big Wigs Buying Up Foreclosures

Shilpi Paul | March 19th 2012

A few Wall Street firms are lining up to buy up foreclosed properties with the intention of renting them out, The Wall Street Journal reported this mo... read»

Obama Revamps Plan to Help Underwater Homeowners

Obama Revamps Plan to Help Underwater Homeowners

Shilpi Paul | October 24th 2011

Today, President Obama will unveil a revamping of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) with the goal of making it easier for homeowners who ho... read»

The Buyer's Experience: The 90-Day Rule

The Buyer's Experience: The 90-Day Rule

Shilpi Paul | October 17th 2011

In this installment of The Buyer's Experience, first-time buyers are taken by surprise by a little known rule and almost find themselves without a hom... read»

October Home Loan Limit Deadline Approaches

October Home Loan Limit Deadline Approaches

Mark Wellborn | September 27th 2011

Barring a last minute legislative miracle, the limit on conforming loans will expire on Saturday, effectively reducing the limit on government-backed ... read»

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