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June 20, 2024

Fannie Mae Now Collects First-of-Its-Kind LGBT Data Through National Housing Survey

With the introduction of sexual orientation and gender identity identifiers in the National Housing Survey®, Fannie Mae can now survey consumers who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) regarding their attitudes, intentions, and financial circumstances that pertain to housing…

June 7, 2024

Homebuying Sentiment Hits New Survey Low

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) decreased 2.5 points in May to 69.4 as the component measuring consumer attitudes toward homebuying conditions fell markedly, reaching an all-time survey low.

June 6, 2024

Fannie Mae Exceeds $3 Billion in Single-Family Labeled Social Bond Issuance

Fannie Mae released a new disclosure for its single-family mortgage-backed securities (MBS), the Social Indicator.

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Housing Perspectives

June 8, 2022

Knocking Down Barriers

We must begin to knock down barriers to homeownership and the wealth it can build in order to repair the harm done to generations of Black families.

May 11, 2022

Lenders See Considerable Value in Appraisal Modernization
Lyle Radke
Lyle Radke

Senior Director, Single-Family Collateral Risk

Justin Alexander
Justin Alexander

Director, Single-Family Collateral Strategy & Innovation

To better understand lenders' views on appraisal modernization, including benefits, implementation challenges, and possible applications, Fannie Mae's Economic & Strategic Research (ESR) Group surveyed senior mortgage executives.

April 12, 2022

Consumers Discuss Affordability and the Impact of Remote Work on Housing Preferences
Rachel Zimmerman
Rachel Zimmerman

Market Research Advisor, National Housing Survey Lead

Kim Betancourt
Kim Betancourt

CRE, Vice President, Multifamily Economics and Strategic Research

As part of Fannie Mae’s Q3 2021 National Housing Survey®, we asked homeowners and renters for their thoughts on housing affordability and the impact that remote work has had on the way they view housing.

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