DCHFA Welcomes Steve Clinton and Ed Fisher to Board of Directors; Carri Robinson Reappointed

The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) announced the appointment of Steve Clinton and Ed Fisher, and the reappointment of Carri Robinson to its Board of Directors. Clinton brings over 40 years of housing finance expertise including senior roles at Freddie Mac and the U.S. Treasury, while Fisher contributes extensive development and government affairs experience. Robinson's reappointment ensures continuity in the Agency's mission to expand affordable housing opportunities in Washington, D.C.

07/30/2026, 3:48 PM • GlobeNewswire

Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for June 2026

Freddie Mac released its Monthly Volume Summary for June 2026, providing details on mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, and debt activities. The company continues its mission to promote liquidity, stability, and affordability in the housing market.

07/27/2026, 4:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

Mortgage Rates Average 6.49%

Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of June 25, 2026, up slightly from 6.47% the previous week. Rates have remained relatively stable over the last six weeks. The 15-year FRM averaged 5.84%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that purchase activity has eased modestly while refinance activity has picked up recently.

06/25/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

New York Housing Inventory Extends 15-Month Climb in May

New York State's housing market showed mixed signals in May 2026, with inventory rising 3.2% year-over-year to 30,489 units and pending sales increasing 5.6%. However, closed sales declined 11.6% to 7,156 homes, while median sales prices continued climbing to $444,510, up 3.4% from May 2025. Mortgage rates averaged 6.44% on 30-year fixed mortgages.

06/22/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Orchid Island Capital Announces June 2026 Monthly Dividend and May 31, 2026 RMBS Portfolio Characteristics

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (NYSE: ORC) announced a June 2026 monthly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable July 30, 2026. The company's RMBS portfolio totaled $11.2 billion as of May 31, 2026, with 52.6% in Fannie Mae and 47.4% in Freddie Mac securities. The portfolio consists primarily of 30-year fixed-rate RMBS with a weighted average coupon of 5.54% and weighted average maturity of 18 months.

06/09/2026, 4:15 PM • Benzinga

Mortgage Rates Average 6.53%

Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% as of May 28, 2026, up slightly from 6.51% the previous week but down from 6.89% a year ago. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that pending home sales have increased for three consecutive months, suggesting latent demand and potential market recovery if rates decline further. The 15-year FRM averaged 5.87%, also up from the prior week.

05/28/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Southernside West Affordable Community Set to Break Ground in Greenville, South Carolina

HHAD and the Greenville Housing Fund announced the development of Southernside West, a 54-unit affordable senior housing community in Greenville, S.C. The four-story development will serve residents aged 55+ earning 30-80% of area median income, with completion expected in October 2027. The project is financed through partnerships with CommunityWorks, Huntington Bank, and Freddie Mac.

05/07/2026, 5:53 PM • GlobeNewswire

Bill Ackman Says Stocks Are “Stupidly Cheap”

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman claims high-quality stocks are trading at extremely cheap prices. The podcast discusses AI's impact on third-party demand aggregators like Expedia and Instacart, SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO plans, and potential value opportunities in stocks like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Howard Hughes, Lululemon, Microsoft, and Alphabet.

04/07/2026, 7:03 PM • The Motley Fool

US Mortgage Rates Hit Six-Month High As Iran War Stokes Inflation Fears

US mortgage rates climbed to a six-month high of 6.38%, driven by surging oil prices amid the Iran conflict and rising inflation concerns. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen for four consecutive weeks, pressuring the already strained housing market. The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain steady rates through 2026-2027, while analysts characterize conditions as a normalization cycle rather than a market crash.

03/27/2026, 6:36 AM • Benzinga

Mortgage Rates Average 6.38%

Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26, 2026, up from 6.22% the previous week. Despite the weekly increase, rates remain lower than a year ago (6.65%), and the housing market continues to show gradual improvements with year-over-year increases in purchase and refinance applications.

03/26/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Slow start to New York housing market in 2026

New York's housing market experienced a slower January 2026 with closed sales declining 7.5% year-over-year to 7,304 homes, pending sales falling 5.5%, and new listings down 7.3%. However, median home prices continued their upward trend, rising 7.2% to $445,000, marking 30 consecutive months of annual price growth. Inventory tightened slightly while mortgage rates improved to 6.10%.

02/20/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Here's How Federal Home Loan Mortgage (Freddie Mac) Beats the Market From Here

Freddie Mac, a government-sponsored mortgage buyer in conservatorship since 2008, could see its stock soar multiples higher if it successfully exits government conservatorship. While the company is highly profitable and operates a strong business, its future depends on regulatory and political decisions. Key obstacles include government warrant dilution, senior preferred stock issues, and concerns about mortgage rates post-conservatorship. The Trump administration's momentum toward releasing the GSE from conservatorship presents significant upside potential, though the investment remains risky.

02/14/2026, 4:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Lennar Wants to Build "Trump Homes." Is It Time to Consider an Investment?

Lennar and other homebuilders are proposing a plan to construct up to 1 million entry-level starter homes to address the U.S. housing affordability crisis. The plan would likely use a rent-to-own model with government-backed mortgages and could require White House support. Lennar's stock surged on the announcement, and analysts believe the plan could succeed given political incentives for the administration to improve housing affordability.

02/05/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

This 12%-Yielding Dividend Stock Believes 2026 Will Be Another Exceptional Year

AGNC Investment Corp., a mortgage REIT, delivered exceptional 2025 results with a 34.8% total stock return and 22.7% economic return on tangible common equity. The company expects 2026 to be similarly strong, supported by favorable Agency MBS market conditions, lower interest rates, and potential government support. AGNC maintains its high-yielding 12%+ monthly dividend, though investors should monitor results closely as the dividend's sustainability depends on market performance.

01/28/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Restb.ai debuts industry’s first computer vision solutions to simplify UAD 3.6 appraisals ahead of 2026 mandate

Restb.ai launched Feature UAD, an AI-powered computer vision API designed to help the mortgage and appraisal industries comply with the new Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 standards required by November 2, 2026. The solution automatically extracts property details from photos and structures data to match UAD 3.6 format, supporting over 100 automated review checks to reduce manual work and compliance risk for lenders, AMCs, and appraisal platforms.

01/21/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire