Current surplus of government enterprises: Federal: Federal Housing Administration
L312121A027NBEA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.22
Year-over-Year Change
-159.98%
Date Range
1/1/1960 - 1/1/2023
Summary
The 'Current surplus of government enterprises: Federal: Federal Housing Administration' metric measures the net income or surplus generated by the Federal Housing Administration, a government-owned enterprise. This data point is important for economists and policymakers to assess the financial health and performance of this key federal housing agency.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This economic indicator tracks the net operating surplus or deficit of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a government-owned corporation that provides mortgage insurance to homebuyers. The FHA surplus data offers insight into the financial operations and self-sufficiency of this major housing policy instrument.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.
Historical Context
The FHA surplus is used by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to evaluate the fiscal position and policy role of this federal housing enterprise.
Key Facts
- The FHA insures over $1.4 trillion in single-family mortgages.
- The FHA surplus reached a high of $6.9 billion in 2013.
- The FHA is self-funded through mortgage insurance premiums.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This metric measures the net operating surplus or deficit of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a government-owned corporation that provides mortgage insurance to homebuyers.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The FHA surplus data offers insight into the financial operations and self-sufficiency of this major federal housing policy instrument, which is important for economists and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis as part of the National Income and Product Accounts.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The FHA surplus is used by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to evaluate the fiscal position and policy role of this federal housing enterprise.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The FHA surplus data is published quarterly with the National Income and Product Accounts, subject to the release schedule of that dataset.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Current surplus of government enterprises: Federal: Federal Housing Administration (L312121A027NBEA), retrieved from FRED.