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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.

Benzinga

Fed Cut Looms, Mortgage Rates Sink: Are Homebuilder ETFs The Hidden Trade?

Mortgage rates have sunk to their lowest point in almost a year, prompting the question of how long the trend will continue, and whether housing and mortgage finance-linked ETFs might reap the benefits.

Benzinga

Can You Afford a Million-Dollar Home on a $250,000 Salary?

It’s more than the sticker price — mortgage rates, down payments, taxes and debt all factor into whether a million-dollar home fits your budget.

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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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

Barchart

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.

Benzinga

Mortgage Rates Drop to 6% and Below — Should You Buy Now or Wait Until 2026?

Just 10 weeks ago, 15-year loans topped 6% and 30-year loans neared 7%.

GOBankingRates

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...

GOBankingRates

Current mortgage rates report for Aug. 29, 2025: Rates flicker slightly up after dip

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

Fortune

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage holds steady at lowest level in nearly 10 months

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage held steady this week at its lowest level in nearly 10 months, an encouraging sign for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs

The Independent UK

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.

Benzinga

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Since Last October — Homebuilder Stocks Breaking Out

Mortgage rates just touched their lowest level since last October, fueling a wave of optimism across the housing market and sending homebuilder stocks surging as traders increasingly price in imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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Here’s How Much You’ll Pay in Mortgage Interest in These 15 Cities — Is Buying a Home Still Worth It?

Mortgage interest costs vary widely across 15 cities—see where buying a home could still be a smart move, and where renting might save you more.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

Freddie Mac Says 30-Year Mortgage Slips To 6.72%, But Jerome Powell's Cautious Rate Tone Fuels 'Higher For Longer' Fears, Pressuring Housing Market

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down to 6.72% this week, returning to its level from three weeks ago and offering only modest relief to buyers squeezed by record prices and high borrowing costs, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year fixed rate also eased to 5.85%.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

MarketBeat

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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