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FHFA pushes GSEs to embrace chattel loans in Duty to Serve proposal
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As mortgage rates stabilize and inventory grows, the HousingWire 2026 Housing Market forecast points to modest price changes and improved conditions for buyers this year. Our forecast range for the 10-year yield is between 3.80% and 4.60% with mortgage rates ranging from 5.75% to 6.75%. If mortgage rates stay below 6.25%, we will get an additional 237,000 existing home sales in 2026.
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FHFA pushes GSEs to embrace chattel loans in Duty to Serve proposal
Jun 24, 2026The FHFA has proposed replacing its existing Duty to Serve regulation with an outcome-based framework that would change how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation and rural housing.
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AARP awards $8.3M in senior-focused housing and community improvement grants
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Fannie Mae to expand title pilot program, Pulte says
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Mortgage applications rise 1.0% as rates hold near 6.6%
Jun 24, 2026 -
Fannie and Freddie’s new rules change the playbook for condo buyers, sellers and managers alike
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Finance of America announces three new hires to drive brand, product alignment
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