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Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced the results of its twenty-fifth reperforming loan sale transaction on May 10, 2022. The sale involved approximately 7,500 loans totaling $1.47 billion in unpaid principal balance, divided into three pools. Winning bidders were PIMCO for Pools 1 and 2, and Goldman Sachs for Pool 3. The transaction is scheduled to close on June 17, 2022. Reperforming loans, which may have been delinquent but are now performing, require buyers to offer loss mitigation options to borrowers within five years of the sale.

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) dropped by 4.7 points to 68.5 in April 2022, marking the lowest level since May 2020. This decline reflects growing consumer concerns about housing affordability amid rising mortgage rates and home prices. A record 76% of respondents believe it's a bad time to buy a home, with 73% expecting mortgage rates to rise further within the next year. Year-over-year, the HPSI is down 10.5 points. The index's components show decreased optimism regarding both home buying and selling conditions, indicating a potential slowdown in home sales through 2022 and beyond.

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) dropped by 4.7 points to 68.5 in April, the lowest since May 2020, amid rising mortgage rates and home prices. 76% of consumers believe it's a bad time to buy a home, up from 73% the previous month. Additionally, 73% expect mortgage rates to rise further. Year-over-year, the index decreased by 10.5 points. Concerns about affordability, especially among younger potential buyers, and declining perceptions of mortgage accessibility are evident, anticipating slower home sales through 2023.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has priced its Connecticut Avenue Securities (CAS) Series 2022-R05, with an offering of approximately $952 million. This marks the fifth CAS REMIC transaction of the year, aimed at sharing credit risk from its single-family conventional guaranty book. The reference pool comprises around 127,000 mortgage loans valued at approximately $38.5 billion, with loan-to-value ratios between 80.01% and 97.00%. Following this transaction, Fannie Mae has completed 49 CAS deals, totaling over $56 billion in notes issued.

Fannie Mae reported a net income of $4.4 billion for the first quarter of 2022, reflecting significant financial strength. The company filed its Form 10-Q with the SEC, providing detailed insights into its financial performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. The results indicate robust operations amidst challenging market conditions. Fannie Mae remains committed to enhancing access to affordable housing across America. Further details on the financial results can be found on its website.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has announced it will report its first quarter 2022 financial results on May 3, 2022, before U.S. markets open. The company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the news release, quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and other supplemental information via the company's financial results webpage.

Fannie Mae aims to enhance equitable access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the U.S.

On April 19, 2022, Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced its fourth Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) transaction for 2022, transferring $844.8 million of mortgage credit risk to private insurers. This move aims to lower taxpayer risk and enhance private capital involvement in the mortgage sector. The covered loan pool includes 76,600 single-family mortgages totaling $23.1 billion. Fannie Mae retains risk for the first 45 basis points of loss, with insurers covering losses up to $844.8 million.

Fannie Mae's Economic Outlook predicts a slowdown in housing activity due to rising mortgage rates and tightening monetary policy. The 2022 GDP growth forecast has been reduced by 0.2% and 2.4% for 2023, suggesting a mild recession. Key factors include stronger mortgage credit quality and a less leveraged real estate system.
Home sales and prices are expected to decline, with the 'lock-in' effect limiting mobility for homeowners and pushing first-time buyers out of the market.