Fannie Mae, 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.
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.
Bill Ackman Sends Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Stocks Soaring: 'Trump Likes Big Deals'
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares soared Monday afternoon after billionaire investor Bill Ackman touted the stocks on social media.
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
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).
America’s Frozen Housing Market Is Finally Starting To Thaw
After nearly three years of grappling with an expensive housing market, home buyers are showing signs of getting used to it.
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 ...
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 ...
Wedbush doubles Fannie Mae target, remains cautious on shares
Wedbush analyst Brian Violino raised the firm’s price target on Fannie Mae to $1 from 50c and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares.
AGNC Investment Corp. Declares Monthly Common Stock Dividend of $0.12 per Common Share for January 2025
AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for January 2025. The dividend is payable on February ...
Fannie Mae's guaranty book of business slips 0.3% in November
Fannie Mae's ( OTCQB:FNMA) guaranty book of business decreased at a compound annualized rate of 0.3% in November to $4.14T, ...
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Consumer sentiment on mortgage rates better than last year
The index reported that consumers continue to expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months. In December 2024, the ...
Housing Sentiment Finishes 2024 Higher Despite December Dip
Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) decreased 1.9 points in December to 73.1 but remained substantially higher than year-ago levels due in part to ongoing mortgage rate optimism. A plurality of ...