Trump posts new support for GSEs, lower mortgage rates
Two online ads promise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working to boost purchase applications but it's unclear whether they signal interest in a stock offering.
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Investor eyes GSE merger alternative to trim secondary costs
Merging Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may not be possible but there is a variation that maintains competition and adds efficiency, according to one shareholder.
Fannie, Freddie share sale likely after midterms or later
Caution around the move is growing as focus has shifted to affordability, and current trading prices make near-term action unlikely, according to Wedbush.
Trump’s $200B MBS plan set off by GSE valuation gap: Pulte
MBS buying has become the near-term focus but a 2026 offering is still possible, Federal Housing Finance Agency official Bill Pulte told Fox Business.
Freddie profit falls; Congress pushes back on IPO
A House subcommittee hearing discussing the future of the government-sponsored enterprises, noted both are still severely undercapitalized.
Freddie Mac appoints Kenny Smith as latest CEO
Michael Hutchins, the two-time interim chief executive at the government-sponsored enterprise, will remain with the company in his role as president.
What Bill Ackman thinks should happen to the GSEs
The billionaire and legacy government-sponsored enterprise investor says there is a quick interim fix and they should eventually leave conservatorship.
Trump, Pulte float 50-year mortgage use in U.S.
President Trump and housing regulator Bill Pulte are considering introducing a 50-year fixed rate mortgage that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would purchase.
KBW says loan level pricing cuts could hurt GSE earnings
Bill Pulte's X post has the industry excited that loan level price adjustments could change, but the impact would not be as beneficial as some think, KBW said.
FHFA seeks comment on new strategic plan for GSEs
The head of the government-sponsored enterprises' oversight agency also asked existing investors to review risk factors as officials eye a new public offering.
Trump calls on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to boost homebuilders
President Trump said big homebuilders are sitting on a record 2 million empty lots, and asked Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help restore the American Dream.
FHFA floats new housing goals amid broader proposal review
The oversight agency for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is taking a new approach to affordability targets and is withdrawing some unrelated, older initiatives.
Why MBA is renewing opposition to a Fannie-Freddie merger
The Mortgage Bankers Association leader cited past objections on anti-competitive grounds as Trump administration officials showed signs of progress on reform.
CHLA presses Trump team on Fannie, Freddie future
In a letter to federal leaders, the Community Home Lenders of America expressed views about a possible GSE merger and the need for "critical" mortgage products.
Fannie, Freddie IPO awaits Trump’s decision on timing
Trump has yet to decide when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will return to the market in an IPO that regulator Bill Pulte says could top $1 trillion.
