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August 21, 2020

Key Takeaways: The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI), a gauge of the economic outlook over the next three to six months, rose 1.4 percent in July, the third consecutive monthly increase.

August 19, 2020

David Brickman, CEO Freddie Mac
David Brickman

CEO, Freddie Mac

Over the last week, there has been significant discussion about the two companies where we serve as CEOs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the independent regulator and conservator that oversees us, the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The issues raised are too important for us not to address.

August 17, 2020

As of the time of this writing, new COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases are declining within the United States. Combining the elevated savings rate of 19 percent in June and extremely accommodative fiscal and monetary policy to date, we expect growth to accelerate toward year-end.

August 17, 2020

The U.S. economy contracted in the second quarter by 32.9 percent annualized – the largest such decline since demobilization efforts following World War II – but the strong rate of economic recovery observed in May and June sets up the third quarter for a substantial rebound, according to the…

August 14, 2020

Recovery Continues, Though Retail Sales Growth Decelerates and Consumers Remain Pessimistic About Future Economic Conditions

August 12, 2020

Douglas G. Duncan headshot
Douglas Duncan

Senior Vice President and Chief Economist

The upheaval to daily life resulting from COVID-19 has been felt by virtually everyone in our society. Many have experienced financial distress and the upending of their education, career, retirement, or other life plans. Through our National Housing Survey®*, we sought to identify and track shifts…

August 7, 2020

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) decreased 2.3 points in July to 74.2, moderating slightly after two consecutive months of advances.

August 7, 2020

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) decreased 2.3 points in July to 74.2, moderating slightly after two consecutive months of advances. Three of the six HPSI components decreased month over month, with consumers reporting a significantly more pessimistic view of homebuying…

August 7, 2020

Payroll Employment Continues to Increase, Though Pace of Improvement Is Slowing

August 6, 2020

Fannie Mae has remained committed to assisting residential tenants in Fannie Mae-financed multifamily rental housing who are facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In support of the announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae today announced that…