Dodd, Shelby see Fannie and Freddie covering losses
Expectation that inflation will moderate keeps rates from rising
Mortgage financier must raise $5.5 billion to counter losses
Brighter economic news prevents steep rate-drop
Freddie Mac: Costs still lower than a year ago
Fannie, Freddie plan to implement new standards Jan. 1
GSEs take advantage of more leeway from regulators
Freddie Mac: Next Fed rate cut expected to be smaller
Costs on adjustable loans continue to fall
Companies backed or bought 3 in 4 home loans in Q4 '07
MGIC, Radian, PMI downgraded by Standard & Poor's
Costs on adjustable-rate products ease in survey
Fitch downgrade follows capital warnings
OFHEO scraps plan to require reductions
Costs still lower than a year ago