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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 appointed Mark B. Grier as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. Grier, a board member since February 2020 and a veteran in financial services, previously served as Vice Chairman at Prudential Financial until 2019. His extensive experience spans finance, risk, and capital management, making him well-suited for this role. The company is undergoing a search for a permanent CEO. Freddie Mac continues its mission to provide mortgage capital, enhancing housing accessibility for families and individuals across the nation.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the pricing for its SB84 offering, a multifamily mortgage-backed securitization involving approximately $362 million in SB Certificates, set to settle around March 19, 2021. The Small Balance Loans involved range from $1 million to $7.5 million and are generally tied to properties with five or more units. This marks the third SB Certificate transaction for Freddie Mac in 2021, showcasing its commitment to providing liquidity in smaller apartment markets.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the pricing of a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates, specifically K-126 Certificates, with expected issuance of approximately $1.2 billion. These securities are backed by fixed-rate multifamily mortgages with primarily 10-year terms and are anticipated to settle around March 18, 2021. Key details include various classes of certificates with specific principal amounts, spreads, and yields, ensuring stable cash flows and structured credit enhancements. Co-lead managers include J.P. Morgan and Cantor Fitzgerald.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported an increase in mortgage rates for the week ending March 11, 2021. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.05%, up from 3.02% last week, and 3.36% a year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also rose to 2.38% from 2.34%, while the 5-year ARM increased to 2.77% from 2.73%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted strong homebuyer demand despite the modest rise in rates, attributing it to economic improvements and ongoing vaccination efforts. Freddie Mac continues to support the housing market by providing mortgage capital.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced a new offering of approximately $939 million in K Certificates, specifically the K-F102 Certificates, backed by floating-rate multifamily mortgages. The offering includes a class of bonds indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), with expected settlement around March 18, 2021. The K-F102 Certificates feature a 10-year term and are structured to provide stable cash flows for investors. Goldman Sachs & Co. and Wells Fargo Securities are the co-lead managers for the offering.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has launched its CreditSmart Homebuyer U course in Spanish, making essential homeownership education accessible to a broader audience. This free online resource includes six educational modules covering money management, credit, and the homebuying process. Since launching in January 2020, over 80,000 consumers have completed the course. The initiative aligns with national standards and fulfills education requirements for HomeOne and Home Possible mortgage loans.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 3.02% for the week ending March 4, 2021, marking a rise from 2.97% the previous week and 3.29% a year ago. The Chief Economist noted a noticeable impact on purchase demand, which has cooled but remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage remained steady at 2.34%, while the 5-year Treasury-indexed ARM fell to 2.73%. Freddie Mac continues to enhance housing accessibility and affordability.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates, specifically the K-G05 Certificates, amounting to approximately $603 million. This offering, expected to settle around March 11, 2021, is part of Freddie Mac's K-Deal program, which focuses on multifamily mortgage-backed securities.
The K-G05 Certificates are designed to support environmental and social impacts, aligned with the Green Advantage® program. Co-lead managers for the issuance include Citigroup Global Markets and J.P. Morgan Securities.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced its new offering of approximately $934 million in Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K-F101 Certificates), which are set to settle around March 11, 2021. These certificates are backed by floating-rate multifamily mortgages indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) with 10-year terms. The deal features one senior principal and interest class and one interest-only class entitled to static prepayment premiums. The K-F101 Certificates are part of Freddie Mac's strategy to mitigate taxpayer risk and enhance private investor participation.
Freddie Mac (FMCC) released its Monthly Volume Summary for January 2021, detailing performance in mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, and risk management. This report illustrates Freddie Mac's ongoing commitment to providing access to mortgage capital, enhancing affordability in housing since its establishment by Congress in 1970.
The summary includes significant data on delinquencies and debt activities, as well as insights into Freddie Mac's role in improving housing finance for families and individuals.