The latest from Tammy Trefny

May 19, 2017 - by Tammy Trefny, Fannie Mae

How credit unions can now help ease the burden of student debt

Outstanding student loan debt in the U.S. totals $1.3 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That’s the second-highest level of all consumer debt ...

Nov 4, 2016 - by Tammy Trefny, Fannie Mae

Educating homebuyers – and staying by their side – helps all of us

Homeownership advisors are an untapped resource able to help credit unions prepare members for sustainable homeownership. “This educational approach is important in supporting borrowers in getting prepared, making choices that ...

Sep 9, 2016 - by Tammy Trefny, Fannie Mae

Homebuyer education – the member perk that keeps paying off

Buying a home is complex – and many people just don’t understand the process or what it takes to get a mortgage. Consumer surveys conducted by Fannie Mae’s Economic ...