Mike Fratantoni
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$1 million conforming loan limit reignites affordability debate
Nov 29, 2022The conforming loan limit for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will pass the $1 million mark for the first time in 2023, reigniting a debate about the government’s role in the mortgage market and its persistent affordability challenges.
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Mortgage demand plunges as costs reach new heights
Oct 12, 2022 -
With job growth still strong, the Fed beatings will continue
Oct 07, 2022 -
How the Fed’s rate hike will affect the housing market
Jun 16, 2022 -
Foreign investors play key role in MBS market
Jun 10, 2022 -
Frank Nothaft, economist with “inimitable style,” has died
Jun 06, 2022 -
Skilled labor is returning to homebuilding
Mar 04, 2022 -
It’s earnings season: how are newly public lenders faring?
Feb 04, 2022 -
Mortgage applications slide 2.7% in last week of 2021
Jan 05, 2022 -
Forbearances decrease to 1.75M homeowners
Jul 19, 2021 -
Forbearance loans decrease for 18th straight week
Jul 06, 2021 -
June jobs report is great news for the housing market
Jul 02, 2021
