Fannie & Freddie Privatization: What It Is and Why Investors Should Pay Attention
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that buy mortgages from lenders, bundle them into securities, and sell them to investors. This process keeps mortgage money flowing and helps maintain lower rates, especially for traditional home loans. Since the 2008 financial crisis, both companies have been in federal conservatorship, meaning the government […]
