Trump 2.0 could privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Taking Fannie Mae Private Could Be Ugly. Mortgage Rates Could Take the Brunt.
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.
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 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.
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.
Bill Ackman's Bold $300 Billion Bet: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Could Soar Under Trump 2.0
Why Ackman sees 2025 as the turning point for these government-backed giants--and how investors could profit big.
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
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.
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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Treasury wins back role in 'eventual release' of Fannie, Freddie
The agencies that control mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac set out a roadmap for releasing the pair from government ...
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 ...
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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 ...