š„ Econ 101: Fannie & Freddie Canāt Fix What They Didnāt Break
The 9Innings Podcast Ā· Kevin Thompson, RICPĀ®, CFPĀ®
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Show Notes
Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage.
ON THIS WEEKS ECON 101: the host analyzes the U.S. housing affordability crisis, focusing on the governmentās directive for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities. The discussion explains why this move is unlikely to meaningfully lower mortgage rates or improve affordability, emphasizing that rates are driven by broader market forces. The episode also highlights the limited impact of compressing mortgage spreads, the offsetting effect of the Federal Reserveās actions, and the need to address deeper issues like housing supply and wage growth to solve affordability challenges.
Government Action and Its Immediate Impact (00:01:14)
How Mortgage Rates Are Determined (00:02:32)
The Role of Risk Premiums and Market Trust (00:04:13)
Understanding Mortgage Spreads (00:05:37)
Potential for Policy to Backfire (00:06:44)
Risks and Unintended Consequences (00:08:03)
Key Takeaways for Buyers, Homeowners, and Investors (00:09:29)
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