Federal Home Stock Price, News & Analysis

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released its 2021 Green MBS Impact Report, highlighting its Single-Family Green Bond Framework. The report showcases the impact of $617 million in Green MBS issuance, backed by 2,454 GreenCHOICE refinanced mortgages. This initiative contributed to powering 1,877 homes, avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 2,433 cars, and saved homeowners an average of $1,027 in annual utility costs. Freddie Mac aims to innovate in the green financing space while enhancing its sustainability efforts.

Freddie Mac (FMCC) plans to publish a one-time historical file on December 2, 2022, detailing Social Index scores for mortgage-backed securities (MBS) pools since January 2010. This initiative aims to assist investors in identifying pools with loans that support minority and low-income borrowers. The Social Index introduces two fields: the Social Criteria Share (SCS) and Social Density Score (SDS), enhancing transparency in social investments. Freddie Mac aims to promote socially conscious investments while working alongside Fannie Mae for similar disclosures.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the end of its STACR issuance for 2022 due to market volatility.

In Q3 2022, the Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) program reported $4.7 billion in CRT issuances, totaling over $19.7 billion for the year, protecting $495 billion in unpaid principal balance.

Despite this record performance, Freddie Mac will halt further STACR issuances this year while continuing with ACIS transactions. Cumulatively, Freddie Mac's CRT program has transferred $104.5 billion in credit risk since 2013.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported on November 17, 2022, that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.61%, down from 7.08% the previous week and significantly lower than last year's 3.10%. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also fell to 5.98% from 6.38%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that while the decline is positive, the housing market still faces challenges due to sustained inflation and high interest rates. Additionally, Freddie Mac has launched enhancements to its Primary Mortgage Market Survey methodology for improved data accuracy.

Freddie Mac (FMCC) has released its 2023 funding calendar, detailing optional announcement dates for Reference Notes and Reference Bills securities. The calendar is available on the Debt Securities Auction page of FreddieMac.com. Issuances and auctions will vary based on Freddie Mac’s funding needs and market conditions. Reference Bills auctions are scheduled for Monday mornings, with adjustments for holidays. This announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy securities. Freddie Mac continues to facilitate mortgage capital accessibility for millions since its establishment by Congress in 1970.

Freddie Mac Multifamily has announced a loan purchase cap of $75 billion for 2023, set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) based on market projections. New mission-driven criteria mandate that 50% of loan purchases focus on affordable housing and underserved markets. Key areas include targeted affordable housing, workforce housing, and rural properties. This approach aims to enhance liquidity while supporting affordable multifamily housing. Comparatively, loan purchase caps were $78 billion for 2022 and $70 billion for 2021.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey on November 10, 2022. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.08%, up from 6.95% the previous week and 2.98% a year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38%, while the 5-year Treasury-indexed ARM averaged 6.06%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted a significant decline in home sales due to rising mortgage rates and predicts no improvement as year-end approaches. Freddie Mac will enhance the PMMS, changing data collection methods starting November 17, 2022.