Mark Palim, Fannie Mae’s chief economist, brings deep expertise in analyzing key financial indicators that influence the housing and mortgage markets and the broader U.S. economy. He leads strategic ...

How much does a typical low-income first-time homebuyer with a Fannie Mae-backed mortgage bring to the closing table? According to Fannie Mae, in a working paper entitled “Mortgage costs as a share of ...

Fannie Mae predicts that affordability and low inventory will remain an issue for many 2025 homebuyers. But buyers in some southern and western states should benefit from higher inventory levels.

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