Economy Jul 30 Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Politics Jun 02 New acting spy chief will be Bill Pulte, housing finance director who's attacked perceived Trump foes Pulte’s current role involves ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market, but he morphed into a megaphone who went after the Republican president’s perceived political foes. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Dec 31 Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to the lowest level of the year at 6.15% The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Economy Oct 20 Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rise this week to 6.94 percent Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week ahead of another expected rate increase by the Federal Reserve when it meets early next month. By Matt Ott, Associated Press
Nation Sep 05 Administration unveils plan to privatize Fannie, Freddie The administration's plan calls for returning Fannie and Freddie to private ownership and reducing risk to taxpayers. By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press
Aug 08 U.S. long-term mortgage rates fall sharply By Associated Press U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell sharply this week, with the benchmark 30-year loan touching its lowest level since November 2016. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 6:44 What should be done with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? By PBS News Hour In “Shaky Ground,” financial writer Bethany McLean takes a close look at mortgage-lending institutions Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and their role before, during and since the 2008 financial meltdown. She joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the origin of the… Continue watching
Aug 07 Watch Obama Supports Retaining Role for Government in Push to Reform Mortgages Obama Supports Retaining Role for Government in Push to Reform Mortgages… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch What Do Tax Returns of Romney, Gingrich Reveal? Financial documents, released under pressure, dominated the Republican presidential campaign Tuesday. Hours after Newt Gingrich released a disputed Freddie Mac employment contract, rival Mitt Romney released two years of income tax returns. Jeffrey Brown reports. Then, Judy Woodruff and guests… Continue watching
Dec 16 Watch Former Fannie, Freddie Officials Face 'Significant' Fraud, Lying Charges The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged six former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac officials with misleading investors about risky loans. Judy Woodruff discusses how the alleged wrongdoings may have contributed to the mortgage meltdown with Edward Pinto of the… Continue watching