Rural Research Symposium

Rural housing faces significant challenges including aging housing stock, high poverty rates and diminishing supply of affordable units. To tackle these issues, we're collaborating with industry leaders to develop insights-driven solutions.

Collaboration Through Data-Driven Insights

The Rural Research Symposium highlights challenges and opportunities in rural housing through research and facilitates thought-provoking discussion on the housing ecosystem.

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Additional Resources

Rural Residents Say Their Homes Cause Health Concerns—Renovation Loans Can Help

Younger rural residents feel their homes affect their physical health and stress. What are their main concerns and how can renovation funding help them live more comfortably and healthfully?

Roundtable: Advancing Housing for Members of Native American Tribes

Freddie Mac and Lakota Funds subject-matter experts led an interactive discussion on HeritageOne℠ – an innovative mortgage solution designed to meet the borrowing needs of members of federally recognized Native American tribes living in tribal areas.

Economic, Housing and Mortgage Market Outlook – September 2023

While overall economic growth has been resilient, the labor market shows signs of cooling off, with job openings down and job growth softening. The labor market slowdown may help reduce inflationary pressures.