Experts say it’s an attractive environment for both lenders and borrowers. More
On-the-ground issues may keep liquidity from flowing into the market. More
Strong industry fundamentals and favorable interest rates anticipated for second... More
As the fourth-quarter busy season gets under way, Freddie Mac has a slight underwriting advantage while Fannie Mae features a quicker turnaround. More
Many Fannie, Freddie, and FHA lenders are now building up thier life company correspondent relationships both to offer customers more choices, and to protect themselves against the uncertainty surrounding the GSEs. More
As the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury continues to stay low—and as the Federal Reserve ends its QE-2 program—the ability to lock a rate as soon as possible has become a huge competitive advantage for life insurance companies. More
The wave of consolidations in the seniors housing space over the past two years presents a problem for the GSEs, who are now thinking of tweaking their credit boxes to help drive volume. More
Though the yield on the 10-year Treasury has risen about 80 basis points in the past two months, LIBOR has remained low, causing borrowers to explore adjustable-rate executions. More
All-in rates on 10-year loans from the GSEs have risen 60 to 70 basis points in the past six weeks, which will likely have a big impact on cap rates, and the acquisition market in general, heading into 2011. More
The GSEs are beginning to hear footsteps at their back as insurance companies re-engage the market with higher leverage levels and improved pricing. More