
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.
What Happened: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under government conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis, and their true value has remained a subject of debate among policymakers and investors like Bill Ackman in the years since.