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Fannie Mae (FNMA) has announced that it will report its first quarter 2023 financial results on May 2, 2023, before the U.S. financial markets open. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Key information, including the earnings news release and Form 10-Q, will be available on their financial results webpage. Fannie Mae aims to enhance access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across America, focusing on responsible innovation in the mortgage sector.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced on April 24, 2023, the commencement of cash tender offers for Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) Notes, aiming to purchase any and all of the listed Notes. The Offers, managed by BofA Securities and Wells Fargo Securities, will conclude at 5 PM New York City time on April 28, 2023, unless extended. A total of $4,235,294,000 in Notes is expected to be repurchased, with various tender offer considerations ranging from $1,035.94 to $1,127.50 per $1,000 in original principal. The anticipated settlement date for the purchases is May 2, 2023. Interested parties can access the Offer Documents through the designated tender agent, Global Bondholder Services Corporation.

Fannie Mae reports that while mortgage demand and home prices remain resilient, sales are likely to decline further due to low inventory. The Economic and Strategic Research Group anticipates a modest recession beginning in the second half of 2023, driven by tightening credit conditions following recent banking turmoil. Despite this, the group forecasts stronger first-quarter GDP growth but expects further tightening from the Federal Reserve, limiting interest rate hikes to one more increase of 25 basis points. Existing homeowners are hesitant to sell due to favorable mortgage rates, contributing to low housing supply. Overall, the housing sector's resilience against economic pressures provides cautious optimism regarding home price stability.

Fannie Mae's Home Price Index (FNM-HPI) revealed a 4.7% annual increase in single-family home prices from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023, although down from an 8.6% growth rate in the previous quarter. The quarterly growth was 1.0%, seasonally adjusted, and consistent with non-seasonal adjustments. Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae's Chief Economist, indicated that while interest rates have significantly impacted price growth, the slight rise points to pent-up mortgage demand and a persistent housing supply shortage. The lock-in effect discourages homeowners with low mortgage rates from selling, further stressing supply. The FNM-HPI, a comprehensive measure of single-family home prices, has been published quarterly since Q1 1975 and is designed to reflect overall market trends.

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) rose 3.3 points to 61.3 in March 2023, yet remains close to its lowest recorded level. This change reflects mixed feelings among consumers regarding homebuying conditions, with 79% still believing it's a bad time to buy due to elevated mortgage rates. Notably, a growing number of respondents feel it is a good time to sell, increasing from 54% to 58%. Concerns about job security decreased, with only 21% worried about job loss, down from 24%. Although some components of the HPSI improved, the year-over-year index is down 11.9 points. The overall sentiment indicates that high mortgage rates and uncertain home prices are significant constraints on home buying activity for 2023.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has updated its Equitable Housing Finance Plan, reaffirming its commitment to improving housing access for underserved communities, particularly Black and Latino individuals. The updated plan outlines 25 initiatives aimed at reducing homeownership costs, enhancing educational resources, and promoting housing stability. Key actions include expanding down payment assistance programs, utilizing mortgage-backed securities for broader access, and providing enhanced consumer education and counseling. The plan is a continuation of Fannie Mae's multi-year effort to eliminate barriers in the housing market.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has released its February 2023 Monthly Summary, detailing key metrics affecting its operations. The report highlights activities concerning its gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities, and various guarantees. It also includes measures regarding interest rate risk and serious delinquency rates. This monthly summary aims to provide transparent insights into Fannie Mae's financial health and market position, contributing to its mission to enhance sustainable access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the U.S.

On March 27, 2023, Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced the execution of two Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) transactions, transferring $926 million of mortgage credit risk to private insurers and reinsurers. The CIRT 2023-2 and CIRT 2023-3 involve approximately 44,000 and 54,000 single-family mortgage loans, respectively, with unpaid principal balances of $13.8 billion and $18 billion. This reduces taxpayer risk and emphasizes private capital's role in the mortgage market. Since inception, Fannie Mae has acquired $23.5 billion in insurance coverage on $793 billion of loans through the CIRT program.