FANNIE MAE
Since 1968, Fannie Mae has provided over $6 trillion in home financing for more than 63 million American families, reducing the cost of buying a home and increasing the homeownership rates in America. Find out more about how they help more Americans achieve their dream of owning their homes.
www.fanniemae.com
FREDDIE MAC
Click to access this invaluable site for understanding the home buying process. Click on their "Resources for Homeownership" link for in-depth information about special financing programs or for help in understanding your credit report.
www.freddiemac.com
HUD
Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD regulates FHA and GNMA. HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
www.hud.gov
CREDIT AGENCIES
EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICE CENTER
Phone - 800-997-2493
www.equifax.com
TRANS UNION CORP.
Phone - 800-888-4213
www.tuc.com
EXPERIAN
Phone - 888-397-3742
www.experian.com
The Federal Reserve Board
Looking for the best mortgage? You’ll want to compare all the costs involved in obtaining a mortgage. Shopping, comparing, and negotiating may save you thousands of dollars.
www.federalreserve.gov
Government National Mortgage (Ginnie Mae)
Ginnie Mae makes affordable housing a reality for millions of low- and moderate-income households across America by channeling global capital into the nation's housing markets. The Ginnie Mae guaranty allows mortgage lenders to obtain a better price for their mortgage loans in the secondary market.
www.ginniemae.gov
Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
VA guarantees a percentage of eligible veterans' loans.
www.homeloans.va.gov
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
PMI offers residential mortgage insurance. They cover default risk on residential first mortgage loans.
www.pmigroup.com
CNN Real Estate
See what is going on with the real estate and mortgage market.
www.money.cnn.com/real_estate/
The Bond Market
A great website to see what is happening in the bond market, which in turn dictates what mortgage rates will be.
www.bondmarket.com
