FMCC — Recent News Coverage

Treasury yield curves remain relatively stable as of June 18, 2026, with the 10-year note at 4.46% and the 2-year note at 4.19%, reflecting a modest 27 basis point spread. This yield configuration suggests moderate econ…

U.S. single-family housing starts contracted to an eight-month low in May, reflecting persistent headwinds from elevated mortgage rates and escalating building material costs. This data point signals weakening demand in…

BTIG's downgrade to Neutral on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reflects structural uncertainties plaguing the government-sponsored enterprises rather than near-term earnings disappointment. The conservatorship exit visibilit…

NLY (Annaly Capital Management) is positioned as a high-yield income vehicle with a reported 13% dividend yield, supported by the firm's mortgage REIT (mREIT) structure and low credit risk profile. The article frames th…

A 14% year-over-year increase in US property foreclosure filings signals emerging stress in residential credit markets and household balance sheets. This data point suggests that despite resilient labor statistics, borr…

Homebuilder sentiment contracted in June amid a confluence of headwinds—rising mortgage rates and elevated construction material costs are compressing builder margins and demand signals simultaneously. This represents a…

Mortgage rates across all major product categories declined on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with the 30-year fixed rate dropping 1 basis point to 6.35% and shorter-term products showing more pronounced declines. The 15-year…

Treasury yields on June 12, 2026 reflect a modest steepening of the yield curve, with the 10-year note at 4.48% and the 2-year at 4.09%, producing a 39 basis-point spread. This configuration suggests market expectations…

Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.52% from 6.48%, reaching near yearlong highs and signaling renewed upward pressure on borrowing costs. This incremental but meaningful rise reflects broader macro headwinds tied to geopo…

Mortgage rates continue their upward trajectory, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.52% and the 15-year climbing to 5.84% according to Freddie Mac data. This incremental rate increase reflects broader interest rate …

Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.52%, approaching their 2024 peak and remaining substantially elevated compared to pre-geopolitical tensions levels. This continued elevation in borrowing costs reflects persistent inflat…