The Latest Breaking News from Fannie

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 · Sep 11, 2025

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’

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2025

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 · Sep 7, 2025

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 · Aug 1, 2025

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.

MarketBeat · Jul 2, 2025

Chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Claims the 'Deep State' Is Hurting the Housing Market

Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who also serves as the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, stated that deep state influence is actively impacting the housing ecosystem in an interview with former congressman Matt Gaetz.

Latin Times · Jun 28, 2025

Fannie And Freddie Directed To Consider Crypto Mortgages By US Housing Regulator, But Michael Saylor Thinks It's Only Bitcoin That Has 'Entered The American Dream'

In a landmark decision, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte announced plans to consider cryptocurrency as a mortgage asset on Wednesday, aligning with President Donald Trump’s vision of making the U.S. a global crypto hub.

Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ordered to consider crypto as an asset when buying mortgages

The head of the federal government agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants the mortgage giants to consider accepting a homebuyer’s cryptocurrency holdings in their criteria for buying mortgages from banks

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Fannie and Freddie could go public. One expert wants a ‘utility model’ for the Fortune 500 giants

Billionaire Trump backers Bill Ackman and John Paulson are among the investors who could win big.

Fortune · Jun 10, 2025

Palantir Soars on Government Deals as Valuation Debate Lingers

Deals with Fannie Mae and the Department of Defense continue to have a bullish impact on Palantir stock despite continued concerns about the stock's valuation

MarketBeat · Jun 3, 2025