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In this Aug. 21, 2018 photo, a home has sold in North Reading, Mass. On Thursday, Aug. 30, Freddie Mac reports on the week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Average 30-year mortgage rate inches up to 4.52 percent

By JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

In this July 9, 2018, photo a for sale sign stands outside a pre-existing home in Walpole, Mass. On Thursday, Aug. 9, Freddie Mac reports on the week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Average US mortgage rates decline; 30-year at 4.59 percent

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FILE - In this July 9, 2018, file photo, a for sale sign stands outside a pre-existing home, in Walpole, Mass. Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose for the second straight week, continuing to dampen prospects for potential homebuyers. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Average US mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.60 percent

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Overseer of Fannie, Freddie in probe for alleged harassment

By MARCY GORDON - Associated Press

Average US mortgage rates edge up; 30-year at 4.54 percent

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FILE - This Aug. 8, 2011, file photo shows the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington. Fannie Mae said Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, its net worth sank to a negative $3.7 billion after it had to &quot;remeasure&quot; its deferred tax assets to the tune of $9.9 billion as required by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump just before the end of the year. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Fannie Mae loses $6.5 billion in 4Q on tax change

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All Credit No Cash Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac still backed by too much credit

By James C. Miller III

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, file photo, a miniature reproduction of Arturo Di Modica's "Charging Bull" sculpture sits on display at a street vendor's table outside the New York Stock Exchange, in lower Manhattan. U.S. Stocks are rising Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, as payment processors and banks trade higher. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

EDITORIAL: The abuse of Freddie and Fannie Mae

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Tacoma expected to see big apartment boom

By KATE MARTIN - Associated Press

Correction: Housing 2017-Outlook story

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 13, 2008, file photo, shows the Freddie Mac headquarters in McLean, Va. Freddie Mac reports financial results on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Freddie Mac income $2.3B in 3Q

By MARCY GORDON - Associated Press

With Hillary Rodham Clinton on the campaign trail again, the housing crisis seems to be a distant memory. She hasn't addressed it or what her plans would be for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Those within the industry, however, say reforms need to be made. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton’s ties to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac loom as liabilities in 2016 bid

By Kelly Riddell - The Washington Times

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Mel Watt defended his decision to approve the pay hikes, which will raise the Fannie and Freddie CEOs' pay from $600,000 to $4 million, as vital to "promote CEO retention, allow reliable succession planning and ensure the continuity, efficiency and stability" now that both companies have returned to financial health. (Associated Press)

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac CEOs’ massive pay raises spark anger on Capitol Hill

By Brennan Weiss - The Washington Times

Illustration on risks in the current housing market by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

ROBERT KNIGHT: Supreme Court: Housing lawsuits charging discrimination no longer need proof

By Robert Knight

Analysts on political money have said the pattern of Hillary Rodham Clinton's intervention on behalf of donors to her husband's charity raise troubling ethical questions. (Associated Press)

Hillary Clinton’s favors to foundation donors stretch back to Senate days

By Kelly Riddell - The Washington Times

The inspector general said its latest concerns involve Fannie Mae's "haphazard" decision to fill a critical auditor position with an employee who lacked proper qualifications. (Associated Press)

Fannie Mae putting taxpayers back at risk with careless behavior, probe warns

By Phillip Swarts - The Washington Times

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Hidden in Plain Sight: What Really Caused the World’s Worst Financial Crisis and Why i

By Eric Grover

Crash of the Housing Market Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

RICHARD RAHN: Peter Wallison blames Great Recession on politicians

By Richard W. Rahn

As home sales begin to show modest gains months after massive federal rescue efforts took place to securitize faulty mortgages owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, analysts worry that the housing market may collapse when the government begins to draw back its support and that it may not be able to extract itself as planned.ASSOCIATED PRESS

Average US 30-year loan rate falls to 3.89 percent

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This Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 photo shows a a house for sale in Los Angeles. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Average US 30-year loan rate slips to 4.01 pct.

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