Trump Could Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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 housing market already plagued by affordability challenges.
Ackman Could See $1 Billion Gain on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Investments
Investor Bill Ackman could have made close to $1 billion from his investments in mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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
Taking Fannie Mae Private Could Be Ugly. Here’s Why It May Not Happen.
Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have surged lately as investors bet the incoming Trump administration will release the two mortgage giants from government control, resulting in a bonanza for their shareholders.
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 makes changes to preferred stock purchase deal with U.S. Treasury
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, acting on behalf of mortgage giant Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) in its capacity as conservator ...
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JLL Capital Markets provides $344.2 million in financing for senior-living portfolio in 14 states
JLL Capital Markets secured a $344.2 million agency lending for the Brookdale Senior Living Portfolio, comprising 47 senior ...
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Seniors' home equity drops on lower values, more debt
Even though senior home values are still near the all-time high, other data shows fewer are turning to reverse mortgages to ...
Keefe sees Freddie, Fannie shares rallying on Craig Phillips hire
Keefe Bruyette thinks Freddie Mac’s (FMCC) announcement that Craig Phillips will join the company as executive vice president, corporate ...
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FHFA Director Sandra Thompson Departs Amid Speculation About GSE Conservatorship
Sandra Thompson, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is set to step down on January 19, according to an agency ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
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.
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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 ...