WaFd's sudden mortgage exit underscores challenges for housing market
Seattle-based WaFd Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) and its subsidiary WaFd Bank surprised the finance industry in January with a sudden ...
DA Davidson cuts Washington Federal stock to neutral
DA Davidson analyst Jeff Rulis adjusted the firm's stance on Washington Federal (NASDAQ:WAFD), downgrading the stock from Buy to Neutral and setting a price target of $32.00. The decision followed ...
Fannie Mae Underpins the Mortgage Market. Should the Government Sell It?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump ...
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Reforming Fannie and Freddie is overdue, but must be done carefully
The government-sponsored enterprises were not meant to remain in conservatorship permanently, but privatizing them once again must include a new set of rules that minimize market disruptions and ...
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Little to no relief from high borrowing costs expected as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill
The odds of further interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve dwindled last week as unemployment fell and more ...