Trump Could Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Taking Fannie Mae Private Could Be Ugly. Here’s Why It May Not Happen.
Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been rising as investors bet the Trump administration will release the two mortgage giants from government control.
Donald Trump Could Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: What It Means for Your Mortgage
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-backed mortgage giants, could be headed for privatization under Donald Trump‘s second term, a move experts say might drive mortgage rates higher in a
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares surge after federal agencies reveal privatization path
Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , the mortgage giants under U.S. government control since 2008, surged to multi-year highs on Friday after federal agencies revealed a framework for their "orderly" release from conservatorship.
Bill Ackman's Bold Case for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Billionaire investor and Pershing Square Holdings founder Bill Ackman recently made waves on X (formerly Twitter) by doubling down on his bullish outlook for Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC).
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac going private is 'playing with fire': Expert
Investors weigh whether Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) — the Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, respectively — could go private, exiting government conservatorship during President-elect Donald Trump's second administration.
Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac up sharply, still need to solve for capital, says Keefe
Keefe Bruyette notes that a tweet by Bill Ackman, who owns Fannie Mae (FNMA) shares valued at $516M as of January 3rd, arguing for significant
Matt Levine's Money Stuff: The Fannie and Freddie Trade Is Back
The Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac saga has been going on for, depending how you count, 16 years, or perhaps many decades. There are strong feelings and a lot of lore. It’s back in the news now, and I ...
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Mortgages rates start 2025 with an increase, Freddie finds
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage continues to close on the 7% mark. With political uncertainty and the U.S. economy remaining strong, it could keep going up.
Fannie, Freddie hit 5-year high on plan for ‘eventual release’
The new guidelines released Thursday reinstate the US Treasury’s power to approve any such plan in a bid to keep the process ...
Freddie Mac: What Is Bill Ackman's Strategy?
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) may see big gains with privatization. Find out why FMCC stock could be a ...
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Fannie, Freddie release likely. It's just a matter of when
Analysts agree recent changes to government agreements will end the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships, but it'll likely happen later rather than sooner.
Freddie Mac's Interim CFO to Assume Role Permanently
(Reuters) - Mortgage finance firm Freddie Mac said on Tuesday James Whitlinger, who has been filling in as its interim chief financial officer since June, has taken on the role permanently. In his ...
Fannie Mae: What Is It Worth?
Fannie Mae is one of the best 'Trump Trades', as it offers asymmetric rewards to risk. See why FNMA is worth a speculative ...