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February 18, 2021
U.S. Economy Expected to Expand at 6.7 Percent Clip in 2021
The U.S. economy is expected to grow 6.7 percent in 2021, an improvement not only from last year’s 2.5 percent contraction but up, too, compared to last month’s forecast of 5.3 percent, according to the February 2021 commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group.
February 8, 2021
Housing Sentiment Edges Upward as Reported Conditions Favor Sellers
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) increased in January to 77.7, a 3.7 point improvement from December. Consumers reported a significantly more positive view of home-selling conditions month over month, with that particular component jumping 16 percentage points on net.
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 28, 2021
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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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