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

Fannie Mae Announces Sale of Reperforming Loans

Fannie Mae announced the sale of approximately 2,333 reperforming loans with an unpaid principal balance of $565 million. The sale is being marketed in collaboration with Citigroup Global Markets, with bids due on June 23, 2026. Buyers are required to offer loss mitigation options to borrowers who may re-default within five years.

05/28/2026, 10:00 AM • Benzinga

Fannie Mae Releases April 2026 Monthly Summary

Fannie Mae has released its April 2026 Monthly Summary, providing details on the company's gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities, guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates for the month and year-to-date periods.

05/27/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Fannie Mae Reports Net Income of $3.7 Billion for First Quarter 2026

Fannie Mae reported net income of $3.7 billion for Q1 2026 and filed its Form 10-Q with the SEC. The company will host a webcast at 8 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results.

04/29/2026, 7:24 AM • Benzinga

Crypto: The Smartest Players Aren't Rushing To Sell, Here's What They Are Doing Instead

Instead of selling crypto assets, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals are using them as collateral to access liquidity while retaining upside potential. This shift mirrors traditional wealth management practices, with crypto lending platforms enabling borrowers to fund purchases and investments without liquidating holdings. Major developments include Fannie Mae approving crypto-backed mortgages in March 2026, and platforms offering integrated payment and financing solutions for luxury purchases.

04/27/2026, 1:43 PM • Benzinga

Fannie Mae Plans to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on April 29, 2026

Fannie Mae announced it will report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET before market opening. Acting CEO Peter Akwaboah and CFO Chryssa C. Halley will host a webcast to discuss the results, with financial documents and a transcript to be made available on the company's website.

04/27/2026, 8:00 AM • Benzinga

Fannie Mae Announces Credit Score Model Updates to Advance Credit Score Modernization

Fannie Mae announced updates to its Selling Guide allowing the use of VantageScore 4.0 effective immediately and future use of FICO Score 10T credit scores. The changes aim to foster competition and innovation in credit scoring, potentially lower lending costs, and provide more comprehensive borrower creditworthiness assessments by incorporating additional data such as rent payment history. A limited rollout to approved lenders will precede broader market availability.

04/22/2026, 1:02 PM • Benzinga

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

Put Bitcoin Down On Your Next Home—Fannie Mae Now Takes Crypto

Fannie Mae has partnered with Better Home & Finance and Coinbase to allow borrowers to use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for down payments on mortgages. Under the program, borrowers pledge crypto assets (held in Coinbase custody) as a second lien at a 40% loan-to-value ratio, avoiding capital gains taxes while unlocking home purchase value. This targets asset-rich, cash-poor younger households and represents a milestone in treating digital assets as acceptable support for conforming loans.

03/26/2026, 4:53 PM • Benzinga

Fannie Mae Releases February 2026 Monthly Summary

Fannie Mae has released its February 2026 Monthly Summary, which provides information on the company's gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities, guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates for the month and year-to-date activities.

03/26/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Greystone Arranges $16.5 Million Fannie Mae Refinance for Multifamily Community in Hartford County, Connecticut

Greystone, a leading commercial real estate finance company, arranged a $16.5 million Fannie Mae loan to refinance a 92-unit multifamily community in Plainville, Connecticut. The seven-year fixed-rate loan was originated by Managing Directors Rob Meehan and Avrom Forman, supporting the property's continued stability and performance.

03/04/2026, 12:40 PM • GlobeNewswire

Fannie Mae Releases January 2026 Monthly Summary

Fannie Mae has released its January 2026 Monthly Summary, which provides information on the company's gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities, guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates for the month and year-to-date activities.

02/26/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Greystone Provides $22.3 Million in Fannie Mae DUS® Financing for Multifamily Property in Ogden, Utah

Greystone has provided a $22.3 million Fannie Mae DUS loan to refinance Canyon View Living on 12th, a 108-unit multifamily property in Ogden, Utah. The non-recourse, fixed-rate financing carries a five-year term with interest-only payments. The transaction highlights Greystone's expertise in multifamily finance across various market cycles.

02/25/2026, 10:00 AM • 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