Mortgage rates have remained high for so long that some home buyers are getting fed up ahead of a key season for the real-estate industry. Housing sentiment dropped on an annual basis in February for the first time in two years as consumers grew more pessimistic about mortgage rates falling in the next 12 months,

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Newrez LLC ("Newrez"), a leading nationwide mortgage lender and servicer is proud to announce that for the second year in a row, it has earned Fannie Mae’s Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) performer recognition for the 2024 STAR Program year in the categories of General Servicing and Timeline Management.

Housing market attitudes declined year over year, mostly due to high rates, according to a new government survey.

For the first time in nearly two years, consumer housing sentiment year-over-year has taken a downward turn. Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) dropped by 1.8 points in February, now sitting at 71.

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The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment's February drop is looking like a precursor for what might be a difficult 2025 Spring homebuying season.

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The prospect of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac returning to the private sector would have substantial ripple effects on mortgage rates, bank liquidity and capital ratios.

Fannie Mae announced the results of its 2024 Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards (STAR) program, recognizing 29 mortgage servicers.

We are honored to be recognized again by Fannie Mae for excellence in mortgage servicing, and we want to thank our team for their hard work and dedication toward maintaining superior operational performance and creating positive outcomes for our customers,