Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares surge

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.
How Trump 2.0 could privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Axios Visuals There is a broad-based desire to wrest Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from federal control once Donald Trump takes office. Why it matters: These two companies are the backbone of the U.S. housing market — together they support around 70% of U.
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 “orderly.”
Treasury Begins Process To Unwind Fannie, Freddie Oversight
The new agreement made in the waning days of the Biden administration requests that federal regulators provide Treasury with a plan to end conservatorship.
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, Freddie rally after Treasury pact on eventual conservatorship release
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced yesterday an agreement to amend the preferred stock
Fannie, Freddie shares surge after privatization path revealed
Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage giants under U.S. government control since 2008, surged to multi-year highs today after federal agencies revealed a framework for their “orderly” release from conservatorship.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could go private, Bill Ackman says
Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) — the Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, respectively — are trading higher after billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman said the companies could go private around 2026,
Mortgage Rates Inch Up to Nearly 7%—the Highest in 6 Months Even as Pending Home Sales Rise
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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 ...
Report warns of ticking time bomb that may decimate home values and upend the housing market — here's what you should know
"We've got this mortgage-generating machine that is just moving blindly on without taking into account these risks." ...
Freddie Mac: Potential Freedom In 2025, But Multifamily Risks Loom
Potential financial benefits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under Trump's administration, but risks remain with potential ...
Average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage hits 6.91%, according to Freddie Mac, the highest since July
The average rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, popular with homeowners seeking to refinance, climbed to 6.13%, up from 6% ...
US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage flirts with 7%
U.S. mortgage rates jumped to a six-month high this week, suggesting that a recent improvement in home sales could be ...
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Former FHFA Director Outlines Potential Outcomes of GSE Conservatorship Exit
The conservatorship of Fannie and Freddie was initially meant to be temporary.