U.S. house prices rose 0.4% in August and 2.3% from a year earlier, while Fannie Mae reported $241 billion in housing-market funding during the first half of 2026.
The national average 30-year mortgage rate rose for a fourth straight week, while home prices continued to increase in May, adding pressure to buyers and refinancers.
United States Fresh Federal Documents and Draft Reports – FHFA proposes replacing its Duty to Serve rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Comments due July 24, 2026.
U.S. evening update: FHFA is accepting public comments on a proposed Duty to Serve rewrite affecting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through July 24, 2026.
