Thursday, January 19, 2012

Changes happening with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac


Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Changing!

In December 2011, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tightened up their lending guidelines.  This affects all loans, but the biggest affects have been seen in VA loans.

What is Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are "government-sponsored enterprises" (GSEs). This means that they are privately owned, but receive support from the Federal Government, and assume some public responsibilities.

The GSEs provide a secondary market in home mortgages, purchasing mortgages from the lenders who originate them. They hold some of these mortgages, and some are "securitized" -- sold in the form of securities which the GSEs guarantee.

The two GSEs today are among the largest corporations in the world.

Contact me today for more information or to get qualified for a mortgage!
Danielle Hifko
New American Mortgage
910-581-6398

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