Freddie Mac Blog
Helpful information and tips on buying, owning or renting a home and the housing market
AUG 7, 2018
10 Best Places for First-Time Homebuyers
Homeownership
Finding the right location is an important factor when looking to buy a home.
JUL 31, 2018
Strong & Steady
Notable
Strong and steady. That's how our transformation is showing up in our financial and business results.
JUL 27, 2018
Ringing the Bell at our SBL Loan Lab
Rental Housing
We took our innovative Multifamily Small Balance Loan Lab pop-up to the Big Apple for a high-energy morning of closing deals.
JUL 26, 2018
Are You Financially Prepared for a Disaster?
Notable
Ask yourself these questions so you're prepared for emergencies or natural disasters.
JUL 18, 2018
Help Around the Corner and Across the Country
Notable
Whether you're hoping to buy a home or struggling to pay your mortgage, Borrower Help Centers and Borrower Help Network help.
JUL 13, 2018
Stay Safe: Preparing for a Hurricane
Notable
Unfortunately, no one can stop a tropical storm or hurricane from happening, but you can prepare and take steps to ensure the safety of your family.
JUL 11, 2018
Five Quick Tips About Apartment Leases
Rental Housing
If you're moving into a new home this summer, it's important to be informed before you sign a rental lease.
JUL 2, 2018
First-time Buyers Are Finally on the Rise
Research and Analysis
First-time buyers represented 46 percent of Freddie Mac's purchased loans in the first quarter, which was the largest share in recent history. Can it continue?
JUN 29, 2018
Who Is The Borrower of the Future?
Homeownership
As we wrap up National Homeownership Month, what better time to look at the future of homeownership.
JUN 28, 2018
5 Reasons to be Optimistic About Homeownership
Homeownership
Find out why Freddie Mac's outlook for homeownership looks bright in coming years.
JUN 26, 2018
Your Home, Our Economy
Homeownership
From your hometown to the national stage, the housing market has big impact on the economy. In fact, it accounted for approximately 12.3% of our GDP in 2017.
JUN 22, 2018
Helping Families Stay in Their Homes
Homeownership
We're reimagining the mortgage experience to help keep homeowners in their homes through simpler policies and programs.