Category: Government Conservatorship

Fannie, Freddie close NY offices as Trump battles Letitia James

By The Citizen on October 6, 2025

The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents,…

Trump’s Fannie, Freddie public offering might not have much impact on mortgage rates

By The Citizen on October 3, 2025

If the government keeps tight control over the mortgage giants and provides an “implicit guarantee” of their debt, rates might rise by 1/5 of a…

Dems seek answers on impact of Fannie, Freddie IPO on rates

By The Citizen on August 29, 2025

Survey shows most Americans are also concerned that privatizing the mortgage giants might lead to higher mortgage rates, although Democrats and independents are more likely…

Trump, Pulte shed more light on plans for Fannie and Freddie

By The Citizen on May 28, 2025

Promise that the government will maintain “implicit guarantees” of the companies’ obligations suggests that what Trump has in mind is monetization, not privatization. Source: Inman…

Trump’s interest sends shares in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac soaring

By The Citizen on May 22, 2025

President says he’s giving “very serious consideration” to bringing companies public, and investors are hoping that whatever plan emerges will generate a windfall for them. …

Pulte chair of Fannie, Freddie after 14 board members are purged

By The Citizen on March 18, 2025

Less than a week after being confirmed by the Senate to lead the FHFA, homebuilder scion launches campaign focused on making homebuying more affordable by…

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s net worths climb past $154B

By The Citizen on February 14, 2025

While plans to privatize the mortgage giants are on the back burner, Trump administration may impose limits on how much support the mortgage giants can…

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