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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 (FMCC) has released its Monthly Volume Summary for March 2021, detailing updates on its mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, and risk management. Established by Congress in 1970, Freddie Mac aims to enhance housing accessibility for millions of families and individuals. This report highlights Freddie Mac's ongoing commitment to building an improved housing finance system for homebuyers, renters, lenders, and taxpayers.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.98% for the week ending April 29, 2021, slightly up from 2.97% the previous week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 2.31%, while the 5-year ARM decreased to 2.64%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that with rates under 3%, refinancing remains appealing, but tight inventory continues to challenge first-time homebuyers. A year ago, the 30-year FRM was at 3.23%.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced its first-quarter 2021 financial results and filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC. Key financial metrics, available on their website, highlight the company's ongoing commitment to making housing accessible. A media call is scheduled for April 29, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET to discuss these results, which will also be webcasted. Freddie Mac continues to support homebuyers and renters across the nation, providing essential mortgage capital since its inception in 1970.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the pricing of its new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates, known as K-F109 Certificates, totaling approximately $898 million. These certificates are backed by floating-rate multifamily mortgages indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) with a 10-year term. The expected settlement date is May 7, 2021. The K-F109 includes one senior principal and interest class as well as one interest-only class, which will not be rated. This offering aligns with Freddie Mac's strategy to transfer risk from taxpayers to private investors.
Freddie Mac (FMCC) plans to announce its first quarter 2021 financial results before U.S. markets open on April 29, 2021. A call will be held at 9 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss these results, which will be accessible via a webcast and available for replay on the company's website for 30 days. Since its inception in 1970, Freddie Mac has aimed to enhance housing accessibility and affordability for many families and individuals by providing mortgage capital to lenders.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K-128 Certificates), totaling approximately $1.4 billion. These certificates are backed by fixed-rate multifamily mortgages, mainly with 10-year terms, and are expected to settle around April 29, 2021. The offering will be managed by Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. Additional details on pricing and class specifics are included in the press release.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey on April 22, 2021, indicating that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 2.97%, a decline from 3.04% the previous week and 3.33% a year ago. The 15-year FRM averaged 2.29%, down from 2.35% last week and 2.86% last year. Notably, the 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) rose slightly to 2.83%. The Chief Economist, Sam Khater, highlighted that lower mortgage rates could significantly benefit lower-income and minority homeowners, potentially improving their financial situation.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced its SB85 offering, a multifamily mortgage-backed securitization backed by small balance loans, totaling approximately $384 million. The offering is expected to settle on or about April 23, 2021, marking the fourth SB Certificate transaction for 2021. Freddie Mac guarantees four senior classes and one interest-only class of securities issued by the trust, while additional non-guaranteed certificates will be sold to private investors. The initiative aims to enhance liquidity for smaller apartment properties.
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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced an offering of approximately $937 million in Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K-F108 Certificates), backed by floating-rate multifamily mortgages with 10-year terms indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The K-F108 Certificates are set to settle on or about April 29, 2021. The offering includes one senior principal and interest class and one interest-only class. They are not rated and are part of Freddie Mac's strategy to transfer risk to private investors. The co-lead managers are Barclays Capital Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.