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A majority of mortgage lenders anticipate a decrease in profitability due to rising mortgage rates and declining refinance activity, as revealed in Fannie Mae's Q1 2022 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey. 75% of lenders expect profit margins to drop, up from 65% in the previous quarter. Economic pessimism has also increased, with 59% of lenders believing the economy is on the wrong track. Consumer demand for purchase and refinance mortgages is weakening, leading to a bearish outlook on future business activity.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) reported the outcome of its 24th reperforming loan sale, involving 7,970 loans totaling $1.3 billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB). The pools were sold to Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO) and MCLP Asset Company (Goldman Sachs) with closing expected on April 18, 2022. The loans were divided into three pools, each with specific characteristics including average loan sizes and weighted note rates. Buyers must adhere to loss mitigation options for any borrowers at risk of re-defaulting within five years.

The Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Fannie Mae rose 3.5 points to 75.3 in February but remains 1.2 points lower than the previous year. While five of its six components increased, affordability issues persist, especially for potential homebuyers, with high prices and rising mortgage rates cited as challenges. Notably, a record percentage of respondents anticipate higher mortgage rates in the coming year. Consumers’ job security perception improved, but geopolitical events may exacerbate economic uncertainties, impacting future mortgage demand.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has released its January 2022 Monthly Summary, detailing key metrics of its operations. The report outlines gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities data, and serious delinquency rates. This release showcases Fannie Mae's commitment to facilitating equitable and sustainable access to homeownership and rental housing across America. The metrics provided serve as a crucial resource for investors and analysts monitoring the housing finance sector's health and trends.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) executed its first Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) transaction of 2022, covering $26.1 billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB) of fixed-rate loans acquired between January 2021 and March 2021. This deal transferred $770.7 million of mortgage credit risk to private insurers, aligning with Fannie Mae's goal to enhance private capital's role in the mortgage market. CIRT 2022-1 involves approximately 87,600 loans and is designed to mitigate taxpayer risk by maintaining a partnership with 22 insurers.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced the results of its 2021 Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Program, recognizing 29 mortgage servicers for their performance and operational success. The STAR Program has been in place since 2011 and assesses servicers on general servicing, solution delivery, and timeline management. Recipients demonstrated commitment to improving homeownership access and supporting homeowners in forbearance and refinancing. The program aims to enhance servicing knowledge and align servicer performance with Fannie Mae's business goals.

Fannie Mae's February 2022 Economic Outlook highlights a shift in monetary policy as inflation hits a four-decade high. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 50 basis points in March, impacting GDP growth expectations for 2022, now forecasted at 2.8%. Housing activity is also projected to decline, with single-family home sales down 2.4%. Home price growth is expected to slow significantly, reducing to 7.6% for 2022. The Consumer Price Index is forecasted at 4.4% for 2022 and 2.5% for 2023, still above the Fed's target.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2021 financial results, reporting a net income of $22.2 billion for the year and $5.2 billion for Q4 2021. The consolidated financial statements can be found in its 2021 Form 10-K, filed with the SEC. The company aims to advance equitable access to homeownership and quality rental housing across America. A conference call discussing these results is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET today. More details are available on their website.

Fannie Mae priced a $781 million Green Multifamily DUS^® REMIC on February 8, 2022, the second issuance of 2022 under its GeMS™ program. This issuance, FNA 2022-M1G, offers green investment opportunities backed by fixed-rate MBS collateral with an emphasis on environmental impact. The company has issued over $102 billion in Multifamily MBS through its green financing initiatives. All classes of this REMIC are guaranteed by Fannie Mae for timely interest and principal payments.