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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hill
FHFA Director Bill Pulte indicated that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could go public as early as 2025, with the Trump administration evaluating an IPO to potentially release these government-sponsored enterprises from federal control, which have over $7 trillion in assets and play a key role in funding U.S. home loans.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Forbes
The Trump administration is planning to privatize a portion of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through IPOs, potentially raising $30 billion and valuing the companies at $500 billion, which could benefit Wall Street and hedge fund investors, but raises concerns about maintaining government guarantees and housing affordability.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
President Trump is considering a public offering of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, potentially valuing them at $500 billion and selling 5-15% of their stock, with ongoing debates about their conservatorship status and legal implications.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
The Trump administration's Federal Housing Finance Agency has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare to accept cryptocurrency assets as part of mortgage applications, marking a shift from previous policies and potentially benefiting homebuyers holding digital currencies, amid ongoing discussions about the future of these government-backed entities and their role in the housing market.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by MarketWatch
President Trump is considering major reforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including potentially taking them public to generate billions for taxpayers, while maintaining an implicit government guarantee, which marks a significant shift in policy and could impact shareholders and the housing market.