0 minute readPrices of mortgage securities issued by government agencies—Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae—climbed to 15-year highs amid a surge in demand for investments that are as safe as Treasurys but offer better returns. These bonds, which are effectively guaranteed by the US government, now trade above their face value.
Diana Golobay was a reporter with HousingWire through mid-2010, providing wide-ranging coverage of the U.S. financial crisis. She has since moved onto other roles as a writer and editor.see full bio
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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings have arrived, bringing data-driven benchmark to originator performance
HousingWire on Tuesday announced the launch of the HousingWire Mortgage Rankings, a new performance intelligence product designed to provide a clear, data-driven view of mortgage origination activity across the U.S. The rankings benchmark mortgage originators based on observed production, offering a standardized view of performance across geographies, loan types and channels. Historically, the mortgage industry has lacked […]
Diana Golobay was a reporter with HousingWire through mid-2010, providing wide-ranging coverage of the U.S. financial crisis. She has since moved onto other roles as a writer and editor.see full bio
