Douglas A. McManus

Former Director of Financial Research, Freddie Mac

Douglas McManus served as director of financial research in the Office of the Chief Economist at Freddie Mac until he retired on July 9, 2024. Mr. McManus received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Regulation and compliance

The FHFA could save borrowers billions with automated PMI cancellation

Making the cancellation of private mortgage insurance policies automatic when a home's loan-to-value ratio is lower than 80% would be a huge benefit for borrowers.

By Michael G. Bradley

January 15