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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), formally the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role in U.S. housing finance. The company describes its mission as making home possible for families across the nation by promoting liquidity, stability and affordability in the housing market throughout all economic cycles. Since 1970, it reports having helped tens of millions of families buy, rent or keep their home.
News about Freddie Mac often covers mortgage rate trends through its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). These releases provide average rates for products such as the 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit. Such updates can give readers insight into movements in mortgage costs and the company’s commentary on housing demand.
Another key news theme is Freddie Mac’s activity in credit risk transfer and securities issuance. The company publishes updates on its Single-Family Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) programs, including STACR® and ACIS® transactions, and on multifamily securities such as K-Deals®, Multi PCs®, SB-Deals®, M-Deals, ML-Deals, Q-Deals, MSCR notes and MCIP policies. These announcements describe how Freddie Mac transfers credit, interest-rate and liquidity risk away from U.S. taxpayers to private investors and (re)insurers.
Freddie Mac also releases information on its Monthly Volume Summary, tender offers for STACR notes, and exchange offers for Gold PCs and Giant PCs. Governance and leadership developments, such as changes in executive roles or board membership, are disclosed through press releases and related SEC filings. Investors and observers can use this news feed to follow Freddie Mac’s mortgage market surveys, securities issuance, risk transfer activity and corporate updates in one place.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced $102.9 million in Social Bonds aimed at financing affordable housing across 18 states. Approximately 3,100 rental units will benefit, with about 1,100 units serving renters earning 50% or less of the area median income. This transaction marks Freddie Mac's second collaboration with IMPACT Community Capital and aims to enhance socioeconomic opportunities for low- to moderate-income families. Freddie Mac has facilitated funding for around 4,000 affordable units through these initiatives, showcasing its commitment to improving housing accessibility.
Freddie Mac (FMCC) reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.01% for the week ending September 30, 2021, an increase from 2.88% the prior week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 2.28% from 2.15%, while the 5-year ARM averaged 2.48%, up from 2.43%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that rising mortgage rates are influenced by the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield and tapering of Federal Reserve support. He anticipates that home prices will moderate as mortgage rates continue to rise.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released its Monthly Volume Summary for August 2021, detailing its mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, and risk management activities. The report highlights Freddie Mac's role in enhancing home accessibility and affordability for many households. Since its establishment by Congress in 1970, the organization has focused on building a robust housing finance system for homebuyers, renters, and lenders across the nation.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) will extend its COVID-19 forbearance agreements for Multifamily loans beyond the original September 30, 2021 deadline. This program helps multifamily operators facing pandemic-related hardships to defer loan payments and includes renter protections against eviction during the forbearance period. Currently, only 1.1% of Freddie Mac's securitized loans are in forbearance, with no new agreements started in August, highlighting a decrease in demand. Freddie Mac's efforts aim to support the multifamily market and provide relief to renters in financial distress.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates, specifically K-1521 Certificates, amounting to approximately $777 million. The issuance is expected to settle on or about September 30, 2021. The structure of the K-1521 Certificates aims to transfer risk from taxpayers to private investors, thereby enhancing liquidity in the multifamily mortgage-backed securities market. Key players in the offering include Wells Fargo and Deutsche Bank, which serve as co-lead managers.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending September 23, 2021. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.88%, a slight increase from last week’s 2.86%. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 2.15% from 2.12%, while the 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage decreased to 2.43%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that foreign investments in U.S. Treasuries have stabilized mortgage rates amid global economic slowdown. However, home supply is expected to tighten due to labor and material shortages.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has successfully priced its inaugural offering of Multifamily WI K-Deal Certificates, Series WI-K132, amounting to approximately $170 million. The certificates, backed by cash assets, will ultimately be supported by a pool of fixed-rate multifamily mortgages. The offering is expected to settle around September 28, 2021. This initiative aims to provide investors access to bonds prior to K-Deal issuance, while also helping Freddie Mac minimize risk and enhance execution efficiency.
Freddie Mac (FMCC) reported the early tender results for its cash offer to purchase up to $650 million of its STACR Debt Notes. As of the Early Tender Time on September 20, 2021, the company accepted 100% of the $1,629 million validly tendered, exceeding the Tender Cap of $650 million. The company increased this cap to $1.63 billion to accommodate all valid tenders. Settlement is scheduled for September 22, 2021.
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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the pricing of its SB90 offering, expected to issue approximately $403 million in SB Certificates. This securitization is backed by small balance loans, typically between $1 million and $7.5 million, primarily for properties with five or more units. This transaction marks the ninth SB Certificate offering in 2021, set to settle on or about September 24, 2021. Freddie Mac guarantees four senior classes of securities, while additional classes will be sold to private investors.