The Latest Breaking News from Freddie Mac

The Trump administration just took a big step toward considering crypto assets during home loan applications

The directive is “in keeping with President Trump’s vision to make the United States the crypto capital of the world.”

Fortune · Jun 26, 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

As Trump Talks Privatization, Is Freddie Mac Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Shares of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have gained momentum in recent trading sessions, following Trump’s comments around taking these GSEs private.

Barchart · May 28, 2025

U.S. economy will be growing faster than 3% this time next year, predicts Treasury’s Bessent

A combination of pro-growth trade policies, tax cuts, and deregulation will soon lead to a pickup in activity, according to the Trump administration, following a 0.3% annualized contraction in the first quarter.

Fortune · May 26, 2025

Trump’s ‘Robin Hood in reverse’ tax bill is driving up the cost of buying a home, Democrats say

“Trump and Republicans are directly responsible for the spike in the 30-year Treasury bond yield and mortgage rates,” said the fourth-highest-ranking House Democrat.

Fortune · May 23, 2025

Trump news at a glance: Ramaphosa keeps his cool in Trump’s ‘orchestrated show for the cameras’

The South African president insists the meeting went ‘very well’ despite Trump publicly berating him. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 21 May 2025

The Guardian - US · May 22, 2025

Trump says he’s ‘seriously considering’ taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public

President says he will speak with advisers about taking public firms that support about 70% of US mortgages

The Guardian - US · May 22, 2025

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.62%, easing for the third week in a row

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. declined for the third week in a row, another positive move for prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busy season

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

What to Expect in the Rest of This Year's Housing Market

Most likely, mortgage rates will stay above 6%, and home prices will climb moderately. But that shouldn't dissuade buyers who are ready to make a move.

Kiplinger · Mar 23, 2025