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Release Date: April 30, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Federal National Mortgage Association Fannie Mae (FNMA) reported a net income of $3.7 billion for the first quarter of 2025, marking its 29th consecutive quarter of positive earnings.
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The company provided $76 billion of liquidity to support Single-Family and Multifamily mortgage lending, aiding 287,000 households in buying, refinancing, or renting a home.
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Single-Family mortgage market originations increased by 16% from the first quarter of 2024, reaching an estimated $378 billion.
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The credit profile of the Single-Family book remains strong with a weighted average loan-to-value ratio of 50% and a credit score at origination of 753.
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Federal National Mortgage Association Fannie Mae (FNMA) has built $41 billion of regulatory capital since the end of 2022, strengthening its financial position.
Negative Points
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The 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate increased to an average of 6.8% during the quarter, posing affordability challenges.
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High home prices continue to be a significant barrier for buyers, with national home prices increasing by 5.2% over the past year.
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The Multifamily serious delinquency rate increased to 63 basis points at the end of March, up from 57 basis points at the end of December 2024.
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Federal National Mortgage Association Fannie Mae (FNMA) recorded a $24 million provision for credit losses, a shift from the $180 million benefit recorded in the first quarter of 2024.
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The company faces a $140 billion capital shortfall to its minimum total risk-based capital requirement, primarily due to the senior preferred stock not qualifying as regulatory capital.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide more details on the operational improvements Fannie Mae is focusing on? A: William Pulte, Chairman of the Board, emphasized that Fannie Mae is concentrating on operational efficiency to enhance profitability while maintaining safety and soundness. The goal is to streamline operations, improve earnings, and strengthen the balance sheet, ultimately ensuring a robust US mortgage market.
Q: How did the housing market environment impact Fannie Mae's performance in the first quarter of 2025? A: Priscilla Almodovar, CEO, noted that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.8%, slightly higher than the previous quarter. Home sales rose to an estimated 4.8 million units, but affordability challenges persisted. Despite these headwinds, Fannie Mae provided $76 billion in liquidity, supporting 287,000 households.