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FHFA reports rise in single-family guarantee fees

May 03, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the average single-family guarantee fee increased by 4 basis points to 61 basis points in 2022.

Details: In its latest annual report on single-family guarantee fees, or g-fees, charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the FHFA said:

  • The upfront portion of the g-fee, which is based on credit risk attributes, increased by 3 basis points to an average of 17 basis points in 2022.

  • The increase in upfront fees was driven by a shift from a predominantly refinance market to a predominantly purchase market.

  • ​The average g-fee in 2022 on 30-year fixed-rate loans rose by 3 basis points to 63 basis points, while the average on 15-year fixed-rate loans was unchanged at 42 basis points.

Background: Guarantee fees are intended to cover the expected credit losses, administrative costs, and cost of capital that the enterprises incur when they acquire single-family loans from lenders.