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Opening Doors to Affordable Housing Finance

May 13, 2013

Commentary by Jennifer Whip
Vice President – Customer Management

Fannie Mae Acquisition of Qualified Mortgages

May 8, 2013

Commentary by John Forlines
Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for Single-Family

When the Housing Market Returns to "Normal," How Much Will Residential Construction Employment Rebound?

May 6, 2013

Commentary by Patrick Simmons
Director, Strategic Planning for Economic & Strategic Research Group

Down But Not Out: Many Underwater Borrowers Will Likely Regain Buoyancy This Year

April 24, 2013

Commentary by Orawin T. Velz
Director of Economics

Transitioning to “normal”: What does a healthy housing market look like and how far off is it?

March 14, 2013

Commentary by Brian Hughes-Cromwick
Economist, Business Strategy - Economic & Strategic Research

What Motivates Underwater Borrowers to Refinance?

March 6, 2013

Commentary by Tom Seidenstein
Vice President for Financial Markets and Policy Research, Economic & Strategic Research

Speeding Up Short Sales: A Good Alternative for Families Facing Foreclosure

February 20, 2013

Commentary by Tim McCallum
Director, Real Estate Asset Management - Short Sales

Understanding Fannie Mae Delivery Limits

January 22, 2013

Commentary by John Nichols
Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer

Mortgage Borrowers May Be Leaving Money on the Table by Using Less Effective Mortgage Shopping Strategies

November 27, 2012

Commentary by Steve Deggendorf
Director, Economic & Strategic Research

Rental Resurgence Marked by Single-Family Expansion and Diverging Affordability Trends for Owners and Renters

November 15, 2012

Commentary by Patrick Simmons
Director, Strategic Planning for Economic & Strategic Research Group

Fannie Mae Supports Our Military

November 9, 2012

Commentary by Bill Cleary
Vice President for Credit Portfolio Strategies

Helping the Homeless in Communities Across the Country

November 7, 2012

Commentary by Rosie Allen Herring
Community Investments & Engagement

Energy Efficiency and its Relationship to Household Income in Multifamily Rental Housing

October 31, 2012

Commentary by Jeff Hayward
Senior Vice President, Multifamily Mortgage Business

Delivery Caps: Balancing Risk While Continuing to Support the Market

October 31, 2012

Commentary by Zach Oppenheimer
Senior Vice President, Head of Customer Engagement

KnowYourOptions.com: Fighting Foreclosures One Click at a Time

October 2, 2012

Commentary by Leslie Peeler
Senior Vice President, National Servicing Organization

Home Affordable Refinance Program Update: HARP 2.0 is Helping More Homeowners

September 14, 2012

Commentary by John Forlines
Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer for Single-Family Product

Sluggish Job Earnings Restrain the Economic Recovery

September 12, 2012

Commentary by Manhong Feng and Patrick Simmons
Economic & Strategic Research

First Green Refinance Plus Deal Closes

August 28, 2012

Commentary by Chrissa Pagitsas
Multifamily Green Initiative Program Manager

What Drives Consumers’ Intentions to Own or Rent?

August 2, 2012

Commentary by Li-Ning Huang and Steve Deggendorf
Economic & Strategic Research

Expanding Options to Meet Changing Needs

July 19, 2012

Commentary by Jennifer Whip
Vice President – Customer Management

Housing the Nation’s Burgeoning Older Elderly Population

June 15, 2012

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Senior Vice President

Delinquency Pushes Homeowners’ Attitudes over the Edge

June 14, 2012

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Senior Vice President

Combating Mortgage Fraud

June 4, 2012

Commentary by Nancy Jardini
Senior Vice President
Chief Compliance Officer

Demystifying Fannie Mae's Role in Rental Housing

May 22, 2012

Commentary by Manuel Menendez
Senior Vice President
Multifamily Customer Engagement

As Renter Incomes Stall, Rental Affordability Problems Mount

May 7, 2012

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Vice President

Tackling Foreclosures and Helping Homeowners Through Improved Servicing Standards

April 20, 2012

Commentary by Leslie Peeler
Senior Vice President – National Servicing Organization

Giving More American Borrowers the Option to Refinance

April 2, 2012

Commentary by Andrew Bon Salle
Senior Vice President
Underwriting & Pricing

A More Balanced Outlook

March 22, 2012

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Vice President

Single-Family Rental Housing – The Fastest Growing Component of the Rental Market

March 16, 2012

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Vice President

The Two Phases of the Housing Bubble: Part II

March 9, 2012

Commentary by Noel Fahey
Director, Economics and Strategic Research

The Two Phases of the Housing Bubble: Part I

March 8, 2012

Commentary by Noel Fahey
Director, Economics and Strategic Research

Putting Foreclosed Homes Back Into Service Helps Families and Stabilizes Communities

March 6, 2012

Commentary by Jay N. Ryan, Jr.
Vice President for REO Sales

Supporting Consistent, Organized Mortgage Data in the Housing Industry

March 1, 2012

Commentary by Frédéric Véron
Senior Vice President
Chief Technology Officer

Guaranty Fees – 101

February 16, 2012

Commentary by Andrew Bon Salle
Senior Vice President
Underwriting & Pricing

We're Making it Easier to Purchase Fannie Mae-Owned Properties

February 15, 2012

Commentary by Jay N. Ryan, Jr.
Vice President for REO Sales

The Importance of Diversity in Our Workplace and Marketplace

February 14, 2012

Commentary by Darlene Slaughter
Vice President
Chief Diversity Officer

Fannie Mae and Its Lenders Meet the Increased Demand for Workforce Rental Housing

February 10, 2012

Commentary by Manuel Menendez
Vice President
Multifamily Customer Engagement

Purchase and Transfer of Servicing Rights is Sensible, Proactive Portfolio Management

January 24, 2012

Commentary by Terry Edwards
Executive Vice President
Credit Portfolio Management

Using Sustainability Principles to Improve Rental Housing and Preserve Affordability

January 17, 2012

Commentary by Chrissa Pagitsas
Green Initiative Program Manager

Partnering with State Housing Finance Agencies

January 13, 2012

Commentary by Jennifer Whip
Vice President, Customer Engagement

2012 Economic and Housing Market Outlook Synopsis

January 13, 2012

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Vice President

Global Housing Bubbles

December 29, 2011

Commentary by Noel Fahey
Director, Economics and Strategic Research

Weighing the Decision to Retain Mortgage Servicing

December 15, 2011

Commentary by Stephen Pawlowski
Vice President for Business Initiative Management

The Role of Government and the Private Sector in Mortgage Finance: Innovation

December 8, 2011

Commentary by Noel Fahey
Director, Economics and Strategic Research

Addressing the Need for Workforce Rental Housing

December 8, 2011

Commentary by Bob Simpson
Vice President for Affordable Multifamily Lending

Sustained Consumer Pessimism Hinders Housing Recovery

November 18, 2011

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Vice President

Local Roots, Big Impact – The Importance of Community Banks

November 15, 2011

Commentary by Jennifer Whip
Vice President – Customer Management

First Look™ Contributes to Neighborhood Stabilization by Encouraging Homeownership

November 10, 2011

Commentary by P.J. McCarthy
Director, REO Alternative Dispositions

The Role of Government and the Private Sector in Mortgage Finance: Market Shares

November 2, 2011

Commentary by Noel Fahey
Director, Economics and Strategic Research

The Role of Risk Retention in Multifamily Finance

October 27, 2011

Commentary by Caroline Blakely
Vice President for Multifamily Risk

HARP Phase II: More Help for Homeowners

October 27, 2011

Commentary by John S. Forlines
Vice President – Chief Risk Officer for Single-Family Product

Seniors Housing – An In-demand Industry

October 25, 2011

Commentary by Chris Honn
Director, Borrower Strategy & Development
Multifamily Mortgage Business

Consumers Should Have the Option to Select a Fixed-Rate Mortgage

October 20, 2011

Commentary by Zach Oppenheimer
Senior Vice President
Customer Engagement

Inaugural Fannie Mae Data Note Examines Falling Homeownership Rates

October 10, 2011

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Vice President

America’s Working Families Look to Rental Housing as an Attractive Option

October 6, 2011

Commentary by Ken Bacon
Executive Vice President
Multifamily Mortgage Business

Who is Fannie Mae?

October 5, 2011

Commentary by Tim Mayopoulos
Chief Administrative Officer
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

5.5 Million Refinances Since 2009

September 25, 2011

Commentary by Zach Oppenheimer
Senior Vice President
Customer Engagement

Sustainable Housing Market

September 23, 2011

Commentary by Mike Williams
President and Chief Executive Officer

Is a Recession in the Cards for the U.S. Economy?

September 23, 2011

Commentary by Doug Duncan
Chief Economist
Vice President

The views expressed in these articles reflect the personal views of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of any other person, including Fannie Mae or its Conservator. Any figures or estimates included in an article are solely the responsibility of the author.