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Mortgage Rates 'Could Fall' as Trump Plans to Buy £200 Billion in Bonds

Trump directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. Experts warn that rate cuts of just 0.25 to 0.5 percentage points won't solve the housing affordability crisis.

International Business Times UK

Trump announces $200 billion purchase in mortgage bonds to lower housing costs

The president claims this move will ease the burden of homeownership

The Independent UK

Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the wrong way risks a second Great Recession

I served in the Obama and Biden administrations and saw excessive risk-taking by these enterprises help bring about the 2008 crash and Great Recession.

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Here’s the Minimum Income Needed To Buy a $500K Home in 2026

For homebuyers looking to break into the $500,000 mark for a home, here's what income you'll need, and what else you need to know.

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Michael Burry Is Betting Big on Freddie Mac Stock Ahead of a Relisting. Should You?

Freddie Mac has surged more than 300% in a year and yet trades at a tiny fraction of its sales and cash flow, which helps explain why Michael Burry sees big upside if relisting and privatization move forward — but also why the stock remains a speculative, policy‑driven bet rather…

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Should You Lock in a Mortgage Before 2025 Ends? December vs. January Decision for Homebuyers

Mortgage rates have dropped to multi-year lows following the Fed's December cut. But history suggests waiting for January could cost buyers more than they bargained for.

International Business Times UK

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year

The Independent UK

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Michael Burry Is Driving Freddie Mac Stock Higher on Tuesday. Should You Buy Shares Here?

Freddie Mac stock jumps as Michael Burry reveals a personal stake in the mortgage giant. Here’s why his call is bullish for FMCC shares heading into 2026.

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Fannie Freddie IPO Could Make You Rich; Burry Sees Up to 100 % Gain

Michael Burry predicts Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares could double within two years of relisting. Here's what the potential IPO means for ordinary investors eyeing a windfall.

International Business Times UK

Michael Burry Reveals 'Sizable' Stakes In Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: 'Toxic Twins No More'

Famed investor Michael Burry, best known for his prescient bet against the housing market portrayed in “The Big Short,” has revealed he holds “sizable positions” in mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC).

Benzinga

Michael Burry Is Betting Big on Fannie Mae. What Is the Bull Case for FNMA Stock Here?

Michael Burry’s bet on Fannie Mae highlights growing expectations that a potential end to conservatorship could unlock significant value for FNMA shareholders.

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Federal agency boosts size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $832,750

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices

The Independent UK

Peter Schiff Warns Bill Ackman's Freddie & Fannie Plan Is 'Fake Privatization': Hands Hedge Funds Billions, Leaves Taxpayers Exposed

Economist Peter Schiff slammed billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman’s restructuring proposal that would release mortgage giants Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) or Fannie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:FMCC), popularly known as Freddie Mac.

Benzinga

Here’s what the difference in monthly home payments look like with different mortgage rates

Whenever a mortgage rate increases - even just 0.02 percentage points - it can have a significant impact on monthly payments

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Bill Ackman Warns Trump Against 'Rushing' Fannie-Freddie IPOs, Floats Plan For $400 Billion Valuation

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, is advising the Donald Trump administration against rushing initial public offerings (IPOs) for mortgage giants Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC).

International Business Times

Bill Ackman Unveils Plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Could Return $300 Billion to Taxpayers

Bill Ackman unveils a plan to return $300 billion to taxpayers by reshaping Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Independent UK

Fed's Cook blasts mortgage fraud allegations against her as 'baseless' in letter to AG Bondi

Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday disputed allegations by a Trump administration official that she committed mortgage fraud, an accusation that President Donald Trump used as a basis for seeking to fire her

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Dear Fannie Mae Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for November 18

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is set to propose a deal for the government-sponsored mortgage financier.

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The Independent UK

Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on sharing sensitive housing data

A confidant of Bill Pulte, the Trump administration’s top housing regulator, provided confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor

Reason

The Trump Administration's Latest Housing 'Fix' Could Inflate Another Bubble

Socializing risk to subsidize demand isn't a solution to the housing crisis, but it is a good start to another financial crisis.

Euronews

What to know about the 50-year mortgage proposed by the White House

The White House is considering backing a 50-year mortgage plan to help alleviate the country's home affordability crisis. Experts say the proposal has several drawbacks.

The Independent UK

White House's 50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks

The White House says it is considering a 50-year mortgage to address the home affordability crisis

Benzinga

Peter Schiff Calls Trump's Freddie And Fannie IPO Plan A 'Bad Idea': Sole Purpose Is To 'Reward' President's Friends

Economist Peter Schiff is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s plans for an initial public offering for Fannie Mae or the Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:FMCC), also known as Freddie Mac.

Kiplinger

Credit Score News Could Help First-Time Homebuyers

Lenders who sell mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used to only be able to use FICO for loan qualification. Now there's VantageScore, owned by the three major credit bureaus.

Benzinga

Donald Trump's 50-Year Mortgage Plan Could Redefine Homeownership In America — Housing Chief Calls It 'Game Changer' Amid Rising Costs

The Donald Trump administration is weighing a plan to introduce 50-year mortgages, a move officials say could reshape the housing market for generations of American buyers facing record costs.

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