Freddie Mac Blog
Helpful information and tips on buying, owning or renting a home and the housing market
JUN 14, 2018
An Employment Leg Up with NextJob Partnership
Notable
A new Freddie Mac partnership with NextJob will provide job search assistance to current and aspiring homeowners living in designated underserved markets.
JUN 13, 2018
Credit Risk Transfer: $1 Trillion Milestone
Notable
Credit risk transfer is changing the way the U.S. residential housing market is funded – and we're leading the way.
JUN 12, 2018
Inflation Protection (It's Real!)
Homeownership
Inflation touches virtually everything we purchase, except your fixed-rate mortgage.
JUN 6, 2018
Adding Equity Up
Homeownership
Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue to build wealth through equity. Let's see how this equity adds up.
JUN 4, 2018
Why Homeownership Matters: The Triple Bottom Line
Homeownership
To celebrate National Homeownership Month, we're launching a blog series to show how homeownership impacts us, from providing social stability to fueling our national economy.
MAY 31, 2018
2018 Spring Homebuying Season Quiz
Homeownership
Have you enjoyed our Spring Homebuying Season Blog Series? Prove it!
MAY 30, 2018
You're a Homeowner! Now What?
Homeownership
Owning a home comes with responsibilities, but it also comes with a lot of freedom.
MAY 25, 2018
Closing: What to Expect
Homeownership
Closing is exciting because it's the final step in purchasing your home, but it can also be overwhelming. Learn what to expect.
MAY 22, 2018
Leveraging Your Rate
Homeownership
When it comes to mortgage rates, the lower the better. See how taking the extra time to shop around can help you.
MAY 17, 2018
Let's Get to the Point
Homeownership
While shopping for a mortgage you'll be offered the option to buy "discount points". What are they and do you need them?
MAY 14, 2018
Amore Your Amortization Schedule
Homeownership
What exactly is amortization, what is an amortization schedule, and why does it matter?
MAY 11, 2018
Homeownership: Taking Taxes into Account
Homeownership
2018 ushered in new federal income tax laws that have many homeowners scratching their heads and wondering how the changes will affect them . The answer: It depends.