The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider ...

The worst case would be to turn Fannie and Freddie back into government-sponsored enterprises again, with a free government ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government-backed enterprises that purchase mortgages on the secondary market, issue them as ...

Under the Trump administration, the conversation is no longer theoretical, with implications for buyers, sellers and ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government-sponsored enterprises that aim to provide the mortgage market with stability and ...

After a leadership shakeup at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a look at what's ahead for the giant firms and how the changes could affect mortgage affordability. Accessibility links.

There has been a lot of talk about “privatizing” Freddie and Fannie — more specifically, removing them from conservatorship, a position they’ve been in since September 2008. Yes, discussions regarding ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.

The conforming loan limit for mortgages backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will rise by 5.2% next year to over $800,000, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Tuesday.

Who Qualifies for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each have their own eligibility requirements for mortgage approval. — Down payment. A minimum down payment of 3% is required.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were both created by Congress but have different intended purposes and loan-sourcing methods. As you explore your mortgage options, you’re likely to come across two ...