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Trump's Plan To Boost Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Shares, S&P 500's Historical Performance After Fed Rate Cuts And More: This Week In Economy

As the week comes to a close, let’s take a look at the top stories that shaped the week.

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Can Fannie Mae Stock Hit $20 in 2025?

Recent bullish analyst coverage and the Trump administration’s potential stake sale have reignited optimism around Fannie Mae, raising the question of whether FNMA stock can hit $20 in 2025.

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Trump Wants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Shares To Rise Before 'Largest IPO of All Time,' Says Bill Ackman: The President 'Likes To See Stocks Soar'

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman said that President Donald Trump’s administration is working to lift shares of the Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA), or Fannie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:FMCC), or Freddie Mac, ahead of what could be “the largest IPO of all time.”

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Mortgage Bankers Association Voices Concerns With Trump's Plans For Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Merger

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has voiced its concerns regarding the potential merger of Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) or Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:FMCC) or Freddie Mac. This comes as the Trump Administration considers substantial changes to the conservatorship of these government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), which…

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Lutnick Hints At Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO In 2025 To Show The 'Mark To Market' Worth To American Taxpayers—'Largest IPO In History'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that the U.S. government is considering a public offering for Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) “sooner” than people think.

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Peter Schiff Blames Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac For Skyrocketing Home Prices: 'By Inflating Demand, They Jack Up Prices,' Leading To A 'Debt Trap'

Economist Peter Schiff criticized America’s two most prominent housing finance institutions, blaming them for the current housing affordability crisis.

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Bernie Sanders Says 800,000 Americans 'Richest Country on Earth' — Slams Trump's Billionaire Tax Breaks

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) criticized the U.S. government's priorities on Tuesday, highlighting the nation's worsening housing crisis as millions struggle to afford basic shelter.

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Should You Buy Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Stocks Before a Government Stake Sale?

The Trump administration reportedly wants to sell a 5% stake in Freddie and Fannie.

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The ‘bizarre’ referral of the US housing finance agency chief to oust Lisa Cook

Former officials and experts say Bill Pulte’s request for inquiry into Fed governor’s alleged fraud is ‘unusual’

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Trump's FHFA Rushes To Rehire Staff Amid $30 Billion Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac IPO, Sparking Investor Frenzy, Housing Market Concerns

The U.S. government's effort to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through a $30 billion IPO has prompted the Federal Housing Finance Agency to rehire employees it laid off earlier this year.

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I Asked ChatGPT What Could Change for My Mortgage If Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae Goes Public — Here’s What It Said

For many Americans, the names Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac don't come up often, except maybe during a mortgage application. The two government-sponsored enterprises provide stability and affordability...

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Trump's Freddie And Fannie Plan 'One of The Worst Economic Decisions Ever,' Says Peter Schiff — '2008 Will Pale In Comparison'

Economist Peter Schiff is warning that President Donald Trump’s plans for a unified listing of the Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) or Fannie Mae and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:FMCC) or Freddie Mac could create economic risks far greater than those that led to the 2008 Financial Crisis.

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Peter Schiff Warns Fannie-Freddie Merger Could Create 'Moral Hazard' Bigger Than Great Financial Crisis Era

Economist Peter Schiff is sounding the alarm on a potential merger of mortgage finance giants, the Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) or Fannie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC:FMCC), popularly known as Freddie Mac.

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With A Historic Public Offering On The Horizon, Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac's Rally Is Bolstered By Solid Consumer Sentiment Figures

Shares of Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) are surging in Monday morning trading, building on momentum from late last week. Here’s what investors need to know.

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Trump Contemplates Listing A Unified Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Under Ticker 'MAGA'–Bill Ackman Says 'A Really Good One'

President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of merging government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and trading them under the name “MAGA.”

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Trump Mulls Fannie, Freddie Share Sale—Backed By Bill Ackman

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) may be on the path out of government conservatorship, as a new report builds on earlier signals from President Donald Trump about plans to return the firms to public ownership.

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DOJ investigating Sen. Adam Schiff for alleged mortgage fraud, according to Laura Ingraham

Senator who led impeachment push against president during first term accused of misrepresenting which of his two properties was his primary residence to obtain favorable treatment from lenders

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Fannie, Freddie Set Stage For Mortgage Credit Overhaul With VantageScore 4.0, But Lenders Urge Caution

Rent and light-bill history could soon help millions secure a mortgage. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has told Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac they may now accept VantageScore 4.0, a credit model that counts on-time rent and utility payments, alongside the long-dominant FICO score.

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Cynthia Lummis Proposes Bill To Include Digital Assets Like Bitcoin, Ethereum In Mortgage Lending, Targeting Younger Homebuyers

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) proposed a bill on Tuesday that seeks to incorporate cryptocurrencies into the mortgage eligibility process.

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Bill Ackman Supports Capital Reform That Could Bring Fannie And Freddie Back To NYSE

Hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman has voiced his support for a proposal to restructure the capital requirements of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA), Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (OTC:FMCC), Freddie Mac.

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Will Fair Isaac's FICO Score Lose Market Share Due To VantageScore?

Fair Isaac Corp (NYSE:FICO) stock came under pressure on last week's announcement of Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) are now accepting VantageScore 4.0, which caused investor concerns around an erosion of the "FICO monopoly," according to Needham.

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The Ultimate Trump Bump: These Gov't Backed Stocks Are Exploding

Two stocks are taking the lion's share of gains in the "Trump Bump." Investors hope these financial crisis remnants can return to pre-2008 form.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Could Soon Help You Get A Mortgage — Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Sees $12 Trillion Opportunity After FHFA Move

Ark Invest, a leading investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, has highlighted a pivotal development set to bridge the world of blockchain-based capital with the substantial U.S. mortgage market.

Latin Times

Chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Claims the 'Deep State' Is Hurting the Housing Market

Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who also serves as the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, stated that deep state influence is actively impacting the housing ecosystem in an interview with former congressman Matt Gaetz.

Fortune

The Trump administration just took a big step toward considering crypto assets during home loan applications

The directive is “in keeping with President Trump’s vision to make the United States the crypto capital of the world.”

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