Lender News

March 2024

This issue covers expanding assistance for VLIP borrowers, replacing the current credit score model, two new podcasts and more.

February 2024

This issue covers eMortgages, collateral valuation, down payment myths and assistance, and much more.

January 2024

The Way Home podcast gives voice to housing industry leaders and Single-Family execs share their insight on mortgage relief – and more.

December 2023

A leading eMortgage lender, Equitably Speaking podcast, tips on fraud, mortgage relief - and more.

November 2023

Equitably Speaking podcast series, a guide for objective appraisals, Freddie Mac at Digital Mortgage and more.

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October 2023

Learn about eMortgage support, Single-Family leadership at CONNECT and more.

September 2023

Register for CONNECT, see how we’re modernizing the appraisal process – and much more.

August 2023

Make better decisions with APIs, get resources on community land trusts and much more.

July 2023

Loan Advisor tools updates, the CreditSmart Housing Professionals Playbook, eSign for loss mitigation and more.

June 2023

It’s National Homeownership Month! We’re sharing new AMI limits, an economic outlook, tool updates and more.

May 2023

New resources include Black wealth and refi toolkits, the new A Seat at the Closing Table training series, tools updates and more.

April 2023

The Credit Score Model and Credit Reports Initiative, our new head of Single-Family Acquisitions, an affordable solutions spotlight and more.

March 2023

Learn the secret to high-performing mortgages, get a view into the future of secondary marketing technology, see our nine SHARP award winners and more.

February 2023

Mitigating risk through improved valuation, gaining purchase data in near real-time, ADUs for improved housing stock and much more.

January 2023

It’s a new year, and we're sharing the importance of market conditions analysis for optimal appraisals, manufactured housing and COVID-19 and more.

December 2022

Our final issue of 2022 looks at preparing for the future, hybrid appraisals, an enhanced Primary Mortgage Market Survey, a case of loan fraud and a lot more.

November 2022

In this issue, we look at we look at the impacts of Hurricane Sandy ten years later, how a data-driven approach can qualify more borrowers, risk management and more.

October 2022

In this issue, co-borrowing, eClosings, FreddieMacCONNECT, RISE, CreditSmart and a lot more.

September 2022

In this issue, get updates to HFA Advantage, CLT mortgages and ADUs, appraisal models, first-time homebuying and more.

August 2022

Watch Nicholas Whiteside's inspiring story, learn about new diversity research, get updates on tools and products and more.

July 2022

In this issue, we look at qualifying first-time homebuyers with rent payment history, our Equitable Housing Finance plan, tools and tech updates and more.

June 2022

June is National Homeownership Month, so this issue includes equitable and affordable housing info you can share with your borrowers.

May 2022

How are we supporting underserved communities? We feature our Duty to Serve plan, look at rural communities, discuss LGBTQ+ elder needs and more.

April 2022

We’re busting myths about eClosings and down payments, and recognizing Financial Literacy Month with a feature on CreditSmart and much more.

March 2022

We’re ready for tax season, with features on renewable energy and energy-efficient renovations, plus technology updates and more.

February 2022

In this issue, we look at ways we can work together to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for underserved homebuyers.

January 2022

The New Year Issue has a focus on the state of affordability, automation, eMortgages, and other topics to think about in 2022.

December 2021

The End of Year Issue includes our latest issue of Sightline, a cost-to-originate study, creative solutions for entry-level housing and more.

November 2021

In “The Transformation Issue,” get news on serving Native American and military communities, mortgage relief, exiting forbearance – and more.

October 2021

In “The Options Issue,” you’ll find information on post-forbearance options, refinancing, payment deferral and more.

September 2021

In “The Weather Issue,” you’ll find helpful articles on meeting the challenges of hurricanes and extreme heat, how to get energy-efficient cost savings and more.

August 2021

QC and Fraud take center stage, CONNECT registration is open and we feature Total MI, CHOICEReno eXPress, Freddie Mac Refi Possible and more.

July 2021

The spotlight’s on appraisers, but “The Appraisal Issue” also includes articles on the economy’s future, female leadership, updates to Freddie Mac tools and more.

June 2021

In “The Collaboration Issue,” we look at partnerships between lenders and borrowers, appraisers and builders, and others.

May 2021

In “The Spring Homebuying Issue,” we shine the light on refis, plus equitable housing options and opportunities and more news you can use.

April 2021

In The Equitable Housing Issue, you can find a range of resources on equality in housing and fair lending – and a lot more.

March 2021

In The Women’s History Month issue, we focus on the contributions of female leadership in the mortgage industry. #LeadingTheWay

February 2021

In The Black History Month issue, we recognize the contributions of Black Americans in housing, and provide other news and updates.

January 2021

In The New Year issue, learn about delivering loans in COVID-19 forbearance, affordable options and opportunities, and more.

December 2020

In The Future Issue, we look forward to the evolution of digital and automated solutions to move the industry ahead into a new year.

November 2020

In our Acceleration Issue, we cover the hot pursuit of the digital mortgage, robotic process automation (RPA), and quantum computing, plus ways to overcome financial challenges.

October 2020

In our Automation Issue, we talk eclosings, how APIs drive efficiency, how three lenders thrive through digitization, and how Northeast Home Loan simplifies servicing data delivery.

September 2020

How is one lender edging out the competition? Read their story, and learn about leveraging digitization, the role of Borrower Help Centers, the new Client Resource Center and more.

August 2020

Share resources with your borrowers or the real estate professionals in your network, including ways to strengthen credit, energy efficiency loans, automation and more.

July 2020

The Summer Issue reminds you to save the date for CONNECT 2020 and includes helpful articles on LIBOR and payment deferral, new Home Starts Here podcasts, and much more.

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June 2020

In our National Homeownership Month Issue, we bring you the latest issue of Sightline magazine, plus a range of perspective from Freddie Mac leaders, educational news and helpful forbearance resources.

May 2020

In our #HelpStartsHere Issue, we’re providing a new interactive guide in both English or Spanish that you can share with your borrowers, plus articles and insights on forbearance and other useful topics and resources.

April 2020

In our special COVID-19 issue, you’re directed to dedicated resources related to our response and how we’re supporting you during this difficult and ever-changing time.

March 2020

In the “Affordability Issue,” learn about affordable options for veterans, 55+ and first-time homebuyers.

February 2020

In the “Servicing Issue,” learn about Servicing Gateway, the Servicer Honors and Rewards Program (SHARP), and more. And read the latest Sightline magazine.

January 2020

In the “Innovation Issue,” find digitization predictions, nbkc bank’s innovative success with the self-employed market, an automated eNote certification solution, manufactured housing research and more.

December 2019

In the “Affordability Issue,” you’ll find a variety of articles, including an optimistic interview with Len Kiefer, Freddie Mac’s deputy chief economist, on housing market misconceptions.

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November 2019

Want insights to help you navigate a changing housing market? Read this issue of Lender News and learn about Sightline, the Freddie Mac quarterly magazine, as well as an ebook on the mortgage revolution and much more.

September 2019

In this issue of Lender News, we talk millennial homeowner trends and how to tap the self-employed market, plus we examine why home prices are growing faster than wages.

August 2019

In the age of digital mortgages, how can you ensure data privacy? Find out in this issue of Lender News, which features an article on the effect of longer commutes on homebuying ─ and more.

July 2019

The mid-year market trends we saw in 2019 included optimism among first-time buyers; the rise of the self-employed; the growth of the Hispanic market; and efforts to attract younger, tech-centric borrowers.