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January 15, 2021
Economic Growth Expected to Accelerate as Vaccine Deployment Quickens and Warmer Weather Approaches
The U.S. economy is expected to grow 5.3 percent in 2021, a substantial improvement from the currently projected 2.7 percent contraction in 2020, with a strong pick-up in growth projected to commence over the spring months, according to the latest commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group.
January 7, 2021
Consumer Confidence in Housing Falls Again as COVID-19 Pandemic Surges
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) fell for the second straight month in December to 74.0, a 6.0 point decline from November. Five of the six HPSI components decreased month over month, and consumers reported a substantially more pessimistic view of homebuying and home-selling conditions, which drove the relatively large monthly change.
December 9, 2020
Mortgage Lenders Approach 2021 with Cautious Profit Margin Outlook
Mortgage lenders' profitability outlook for the next three months declined from last quarter, with a greater share of lenders now expecting profit margins to decrease, according to Fannie Mae's Q4 2020 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey. According to the fourth quarter survey, only 19% of lenders believe profit margins will increase compared to 48% in the prior quarter, while 33% believe profits will remain the same and 48% believe profits will decrease.
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January 12, 2021
Servicers report challenges faced in offering assistance to impacted homeowners via forbearance programs and in communicating post-forbearance repayment plan options.
December 21, 2020
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December 18, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly severe impact on renters, minorities, and lower-income households according to the third quarter National Housing Survey®, as the overall results indicate broad financial and employment repercussions due to the virus.
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