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Donald Trump Could Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: What It Means for Your Mortgage
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-backed mortgage giants, could be headed for privatization under Donald Trump‘s second term, a move experts say might drive mortgage rates higher in a
30-Year Mortgage Rates Now Highest Since July: Freddie Mac
The 30-year-mortage rate continues to climb as it hit its highest level since July on Thursday. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.93%, up from last week when it averaged 6.91%, Freddie Mac reported. A year ago the rate averaged 6.66%.
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.
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.
Bill Ackman's Bold Case for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Billionaire investor and Pershing Square Holdings founder Bill Ackman recently made waves on X (formerly Twitter) by doubling down on his bullish outlook for Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC).
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Freddie Mac hires Craig Phillips to handle regulatory and conservatorship affairs
Craig Phillips, who previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, BlackRock and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, will be ...
Los Angeles wildfire costs double to $20 billion overnight for insurers
The potential cost for insurers of the devastation caus Los Angeles wildfires is now expected to surpass $20 billion, ...
Freddie Mac names Craig Phillips EVP of strategy and external affairs
Freddie Mac (FMCC) announced that Craig Phillips will join the company as executive vice president, corporate strategy and external affairs.
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Former Treasury official, MBS desk chief joins Freddie Mac
Craig Phillips worked on early efforts to move the government-sponsored enterprises toward a conservatorship exit during the ...
Freddie Mac: What Is Bill Ackman's Strategy?
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) may see big gains with privatization. Find out why FMCC stock could be a ...
Keefe sees Freddie, Fannie shares rallying on Craig Phillips hire
Keefe Bruyette thinks Freddie Mac’s (FMCC) announcement that Craig Phillips will join the company as executive vice president, corporate ...
Freddie Mac promotes interim finance chief to CFO
The mortgage finance giant’s new CFO James Whitlinger’s annualized target total direct compensation will be $2.4 million, ...
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Mortgages rates start 2025 with an increase, Freddie finds
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage continues to close on the 7% mark. With political uncertainty and the U.S. economy remaining strong, it could keep going up.
Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July.
Freddie Mac Multifamily’s 2025 Outlook Forecasts Increased Originations, Modest Growth in Year Ahead
Freddie Mac’s (OTCQB: FMCC) newly released Outlook forecasts multifamily originations to rise in 2025, while predicting ...