Freddie Mac reported this week that its total mortgage portfolio increased at an annualized rate of 8.6 percent in May compared to a 13.2 percent gain in April. The portfolio balance at the end of the period was $2.980 trillion compared to $2.959 trillion the prior month and $2.448 trillion a year earlier. Purchases and Issuances totaled $91.739 billion, and Sales were ($1.292) billion. The April numbers were $121.668 billion, and ($1.761) billion, respectively. Single-family refinance loan purchase and guarantee volume was $57.1 billion in May compared to $82.9 billion in April, representing a 66 percent share of total single-family mortgage portfolio purchases and issuances, down from 72 percent the previous month. Purchases in Freddie Mac's Mortgage Related Investments Portfolio totaled

June 28, 2021 Download our Mobile App: Download our Mobile App: 30 Yr. Fixed 6.22% +0.09%   6.11% 7.26% 15 Yr. Fixed 5.75% +0.04%   5.54% 6.59% 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.14% -0.01%   6.14% 7.45% Compare Mortgage Rates from Local Lenders for Jun 28, 2021 Mortgage News Daily Rate Change Points 30 Yr. Fixed 6.22% +0.09 0.00 15 Yr. Fixed 5.75% +0.04 0.00 30 Yr. FHA 5.95% +0.04 0.00 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.14% -0.01 0.00 7/6 SOFR ARM 5.65% 0.00 0.00 30 Yr. VA 5.98% +0.06 0.00 Updates Daily - Last Update: 9/17 Freddie Mac Rate Change Points 30 Yr. Fixed 6.35% -0.15 0.00 15 Yr. Fixed 5.50% -0.10 0.00 Updates Weekly - Last Update: 9/11 Mortgage Bankers Assoc. 30 Yr. Fixed 6.49% -0.15 0.56 15 Yr. Fixed 5.70% -0.14 0.55 30 Yr. Jumbo 6.44% -0.14 0.48 Updates Weekly - Last Update: 9/10 UMBS 30YR 5.0 99.78 +0.19   95.05 100.47 UMBS 30YR 5.5 101.20 +0.17   97.47 101.61 10 YR Treasury 4.053 -0.028   3.706 4.780 MBS Price Change UMBS 4.5 97.80 +0.17 UMBS 5.0 99.79 +0.20 UMBS 5.5 101.20 +0.17 GNMA 4.5 98.17 +0.15 GNMA 5.0 100.06 +0.24 GNMA 5.5 101.06 +0.17 Pricing as of: 9/18 7:32AM EST US Treasury Yield Change 2 YR Treasury 3.523 -0.041 5 YR Treasury 3.613 -0.043 7 YR Treasury 3.799 -0.040 10 YR Treasury 4.049 -0.032 30 YR Treasury 4.653 -0.035 Pricing as of: 9/18 7:32AM EST Other News Freddie Mac's Volume Dropped Sharply in May Mon, Jun 28, 2021 11:38AM Freddie Mac reported this week that its total mortgage portfolio increased at an annualized rate of 8.6 percent in May compared to a 13.2 percent gain in April. The portfolio balance at the end of the period was $2.980 trillion compared to $2.959 trillion the prior month and $2.448 trillion a year earlier. Purchases and Issuances totaled $91.739 billion, and... (read more) Housing Activist Named FHA Commissioner Mon, Jun 28, 2021 11:37AM The White House has announced another key appointee to a federal housing post. Julia Gordon has been named Assistant Secretary for Housing at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position also serves as commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Gordon is currently president of the National Community Stabilization Trust ... (read more) AE, MLO, Ops Jobs; Credit, Warehouse, Tax and Flood, MI Tools; FHA Changes Mon, Jun 28, 2021 11:16AM Seattle will hit 110 degrees F today. Change is afoot. Last week changes of personnel within the CFPB and the FHFA (hence Fannie & Freddie) captured our industry’s attention since they may lead to eventual changes in their footprint or policies. (But the FHA’s program changes, spelled out below, are worth noting.) For decades stability, liqui... (read more) Latest Video The 9am Bond Report - June 28, 2021 Fed's involvement in mortgage market suppresses volatility: Ironsides' Knap... Fed is seemingly on hold: Schroders’ Ron Insana Landlords struggle to get federal rent assistance Around the Web CNBC Fed Vice Chair Quarles casts significant doubt on establishing a digital dollar Calculated Risk Blog Housing Inventory June 28th Update: Inventory Increased Week-over-week Calculated Risk Blog Seven High Frequency Indicators for the Economy Calculated Risk Blog Real Personal Income less Transfer Payments Above Previous Peak CNBC 10-year Treasury yield eases slightly but holds at 1.5% to start the week ginniemae.gov Ginnie Mae to Enable Securitization of Mortgage Modifications with Terms up to 40 Years Calculated Risk Blog Q2 GDP Forecasts: 8% to 10% Redfin Housing Market Update: Homebuying Demand Slipped Below 2020 Levels for the First Time This Year Calculated Risk Blog Personal Income decreased 2.0% in May, Spending increased Slightly Redfin iBuyer Home Purchases Inch Back Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels CNBC 10-year Treasury yield is flat ahead of inflation data Reuters Banks clear Fed stress test; paving way to boost buybacks, dividends The Basis Point Home Price Gains Outpace Wage Growth In 72% Of U.S. Cities but that doesn't derail you as a homebuyer

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