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Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced an indefinite extension of its multifamily COVID-19 forbearance program, originally set to expire on September 30, 2021. The program aims to support multifamily property owners and renters facing financial hardships due to COVID-19. Key provisions include suspension of evictions for nonpayment during forbearance, flexible repayment options for tenants, and the absence of late fees. This initiative reflects Fannie Mae's commitment to providing ongoing support as economic uncertainties persist.

Fannie Mae priced a $796 million Green Multifamily DUS REMIC on September 21, 2021, marking its tenth GeMS issuance this year. Total Green GeMS issuance now stands at $13.4 billion. This REMIC facilitates investment in a diverse green multifamily MBS collateral pool across 14 states, enhancing solid credit performance with positive environmental impact. Fannie Mae's Multifamily Green Financing has surpassed $97 billion in total issuance, affirming its commitment to sustainable housing and energy efficiency through programs like Green Rewards.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) has announced plans to engage in new credit risk transfer (CRT) transactions within Q4 2021. The company intends to utilize its Connecticut Avenue Securities® (CAS) and Credit Insurance Risk Transfer™ (CIRT™) programs to transfer mortgage credit risk. This strategy aims to support the stability of the housing finance system and enhance the company’s risk management efforts. For more details on CRT issuance plans, further information is accessible through their official channels.

In its September 2021 commentary, Fannie Mae revised its economic growth forecasts downward, projecting a 5.4% increase in real GDP for 2021, down from 6.3%. The firm expects growth to shift to 2022, increasing its forecast for next year from 3.2% to 3.8%. Inflation concerns persist, with the Consumer Price Index anticipated to end 2021 at 5.4%. The housing market remains constrained by supply issues, leading to a downgrade in new home sales expectations for Q4 2021 from 846,000 to 789,000 units. The forecast for purchase mortgage originations remains stable, with a projected 6.3% increase in 2022.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) reported the results of its twenty-second reperforming loan sale, involving approximately 18,800 loans totaling $2.14 billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB). The sale, announced on August 12, 2021, was awarded to Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) and is set to close on October 15, 2021. The loans are divided into four pools, with varying loan sizes, note rates, and loan-to-value ratios, and come with buyer requirements to provide loss mitigation options to borrowers.

Fannie Mae priced a $210 million Multifamily DUS^® REMIC under its GeMS program on September 10, 2021. This issuance is the ninth GeMS issuance of the year. Dan Dresser highlighted that this re-securitization of the Hybrid ARM product offers long-term financing for small building owners, enhancing their options beyond traditional fixed-rate loans. All classes of the new REMIC are guaranteed by Fannie Mae for timely interest and principal payments, with a total offering amount of $210,319,000.

Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) announced its latest sale of non-performing loans, including its eighteenth Community Impact Pool (CIP), aimed at reducing its retained mortgage portfolio. The sale encompasses four larger pools with approximately 11,400 loans totaling $1.7 billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB) and a CIP of around 140 loans worth $45.2 million in UPB, primarily located in New York. Bids for the larger pools are due on October 5, 2021, and for the CIP on October 19, 2021. Buyers are required to pursue loss mitigation strategies for delinquent borrowers.

Fannie Mae's Q3 2021 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey reveals a slight improvement in lenders' profitability outlook. Despite 46% of lenders expecting profit margins to decrease, this is an improvement from 69% in the previous quarter. Mixed expectations for mortgage demand persist, with decreased demand for purchase mortgages but improved demand for refinances. Increased competition and rising personnel costs are primary concerns affecting profitability. The primary-secondary spread remains wider than the decade's average, indicating potential profitability for lenders.

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) remained stable in August 2021, declining slightly by 0.1 points to 75.7, indicating tempered consumer views on homebuying conditions. Key findings include an increase in the percentage of respondents who believe it's a good time to buy (up to 32%) and a decrease in those expecting home prices to rise (down to 40%). Year-over-year, the index is down 1.8 points. Concerns about job stability are rising, with 15% now expressing worry about job loss, up from 13%. Overall, the sentiment reflects ongoing demand amid rising inflation and the Delta variant concerns.