Freddie Mac.
American government-sponsored enterprise
- Reports this week
- 26
- Active events
- 19
- Connections
- 261
What's happening
Active this week
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Bill Pulte, the Director of the FHFA, addressed Scott Bessent regarding the ongoing policy discussions about GSE purchases and the future of the agencies.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac aligned policies, while Bill Pulte changed rules allowing PMI cancellation for homeowners.Some support1 report
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FHFA oversees Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae operations while Keane proposes legislation for both to buy mortgages.Some support3 reports
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Donald Trump directed the Federal Housing Finance Agency to create a test and pilot program.Some support2 reports
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The Federal Reserve's interest rate policies affect the profitability of Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Well supported6 reports
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FED raises rates amid Middle East conflict, driving inflation and impacting mortgage rates and homebuilders sentiment.Some support8 reports1 development inside
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped a target price on June 24, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Amid high mortgage rates, the housing market is seeing a shift toward factory-built and modular construction models, with companies like Boxabl and DHI involved.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NBIM, managed by Nicolai Tangen, increased its debt allocations to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Some support1 report
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Michael Burry has added Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to his positions while maintaining bearish bets against Caterpillar Inc.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Reports track mortgage credit availability and the involvement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in Conforming MCAI.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Reports meet eligibility requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with Floify Verify powered by Argyle.Some support1 report
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CNBC reported on mortgage rates from Freddie Mac, and Intercontinental Exchange monitors these rates using the data.Some support2 reports
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are under review for tri-merge credit reporting standards.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Facts were reported regarding Freddie Mac's MBS guarantees, Altria's ownership of Marlboro, and Energy Transfer's status as a midstream company.Some support1 report
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PPIC analyzed housing affordability in Sacramento, prompting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to back mortgages for home purchases.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Housing shortage noted in the Sacramento area.Some support3 reports
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Freddie Mac provided a tax-exempt loan for a new project located in Downtown Miami-Dade County.Some support1 report
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Trump prioritizes domestic manufacturing and AI, while the White House backing creates a 'government put' for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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FED decisions are impacting borrowing costs tracked by Bankrate and mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac, amid inflation fears stoked by the Middle East conflict. Trump is pressuring the central bank to slash rates.Well supported23 reports3 developments inside
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Freddie Mac provided rate data that was referenced by Kan on October 14, 2026.Some support2 reports
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FHFA is pushing GSEs toward a multimodel framework, while UWM will use FICO scores and Pulte announced a new pricing matrix for Fannie Mae.Some support2 reports
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CNN reported Freddie Mac data, while TD Securities data commissioned by Morning Consult was also noted.Some support1 report
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are currently involved in setting market standards as Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs).Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Freddie Mac data is being used to inform the current economic outlook.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Equifax, Experian, Federal Home Loan Banks, and Freddie Mac jointly offered the VantageScore 4.0 model.Some support1 report
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Both Freddie Mac and the Mortgage Bankers Association reported on mortgage market trends on May 20, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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In the Las Vegas Valley, Matt Hennessy advises on the local mortgage market, while Kara Ng reports on housing trends using data provided by Freddie Mac.Some support2 reports
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The Fed's influence on borrowing costs and inflation is being amplified by war disruptions in Iran affecting energy supplies.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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Lennar's pricing trends and reduced home prices are relating to the NAR affordability index, while Freddie Mac tracks mortgage rates.Some support2 reports
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Annaly Capital Management and Ladder invested in Agency MBS guaranteed by Freddie Mac.Some support1 report
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tightened insurance rules for housing loans on October 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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Mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac are affecting the local housing market in Indiana.Some support1 report
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Redfin and Freddie Mac reported on mortgage market trends, tracking consumer sentiment and price data.Well supported3 reports
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Realtor.com reported Freddie Mac data on mortgage rates, tracking trends since Donald Trump took office.Some support1 report
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Steven Thomas is analyzing San Diego County housing data, while McBride reviews the Southern California market, utilizing average mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mortgage rates tracked by Freddie Mac are affecting the housing market in San Diego County.Some support1 report
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Walker & Dunlop partnered to arrange Freddie Mac refinancing for housing preservation in Flushing.Some support1 report
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The Middle East conflict has led to increased energy prices and inflation, impacting housing market data monitored by Freddie Mac and Realtor.com.Well supported9 reports3 developments inside
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Researchers are examining the surge in immigration in the U.S., alongside reports on the current U.S. housing inventory and shortage.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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GSEs are allowing credit score shopping between FICO and VantageScore, driven by political pressure to take on more risk.Well supported5 reports
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FED's actions are influencing the mortgage bond market, impacting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Well supported17 reports
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Bill Pulte was named chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and advocated for firing Jerome Powell.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Hakeem Jeffries demands Bill Pulte's withdrawal while Donald Trump appoints Pulte as acting director and asks Congress for a law extension.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, while Pulte continues to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Well supported12 reports3 developments inside
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Guild Mortgage earned STAR recognition from Fannie Mae on May 20, 2026.Some support2 reports
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FHFA introduced new public disclosure requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Well supported4 reports
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Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are operating within the U.S. housing market and conducted foreclosure prevention actions on May 20th.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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New American Funding, Freddie Mac, and others discuss mortgage market rates, housing market dynamics, and the potential for restrictive policy to control inflation.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Fed policy is causing national housing sales data to be affected, with rate hikes pushing mortgage rates higher in Omaha.Some support1 report
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Mortgage rates tracked by Freddie Mac are affecting the Bluegrass market.Some support1 report
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Freddie Mac competed with Pioneer Bancorp in financial markets.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Discussions link Friedmanite deregulation to the 2008 financial crisis while Washington promotes expanded mortgage lending.Some support2 reports
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NAR's chief economist Lawrence Yun reports on U.S. housing market trends, with data tracked by Freddie Mac.Well supported10 reports5 developments inside
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guarantee agency mortgage-backed securities and provide investment insights and tools.Some support2 reports
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Buyers in Pima County are evaluating financing strategies, influenced by Fed policy and the interplay between yields and rates.Some support1 report
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City Council approved increased investment for the Dawson Lofts II housing project in Wilmington, securing Freddie Mac financing.Some support1 report
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Institutional buyers are demanding better returns and reducing exposure to U.S. Treasurys while supporting agency mortgage-backed securities.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The FOMC (the body of the Fed) is involved, the FED is involved, and Freddie Mac provides market data to the Fed, leading to temporary rate dips.Well supported15 reports4 developments inside
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FHFA sets new operational standards affecting Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae operations, while NAMB asks for delays.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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What's reaching Freddie Mac
Events traced to Freddie Mac, step by step, newest first- Rising construction costs may strain Freddie Mac's housing market supportRising construction costs may strain Freddie Mac's housing market support.Possible
- Market challenges may curb Freddie Mac's mortgage origination volumeMarket uncertainty may reduce mortgage origination volume for Freddie MacPossible
- Wake County housing trends could influence Freddie Mac market dataLocal housing demand in Wake County may influence Freddie Mac dataPossible
- Freddie Mac may gain richer credit risk data from EquifaxFreddie Mac may benefit from richer credit risk modeling inputs via EquifaxPossible
Explainers that pass through Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac is a step on the way to someone else- Fannie Mae's mortgage market stability may impact Norway's capitalNorway's sovereign funds may face shifts in capital rotation due to mortgage market dynamicsPossible
- Middle East conflict may increase risk for Fannie MaeMiddle East conflict may increase risk for Fannie MaePossible
- Rising mortgage rates may curb demand for Primary Residential Mortgage, IncHigher borrowing costs may reduce demand and profitability for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.Possible
Around Freddie Mac this week
News at the entities that move Freddie Mac most-
Federal Housing Finance Agency StructuralBill Pulte leveraged his influence with Donald Trump to push for a veto of a bipartisan housing bill.Moves Freddie Mac
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mbs StructuralSHS and MB Securities ranked highly in the UPCoM market of the Hanoi Stock Exchange in May 2026.Moves Freddie Mac
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Bill Pulte StructuralDonald Trump nominated Jay Clayton for the DNI role, with John Thune supporting the appointment to his cabinet.Moves Freddie Mac
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Fannie Mae OperationalFannie Mae and Intercontinental Exchange provided market data on May 20, 2026.Moves Freddie Mac
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FED OperationalA FED study was released tracking the wealth of Black households.Moves Freddie Mac
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Donald Trump StructuralDonald Trump sought a deal with Iran regarding uranium on October 23, 2026.Moves Freddie Mac
Connections
The 40 strongest of 261, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
mbs Structural
Agency MBS are structurally backed by Freddie Mac.
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Bill Pulte Structural
Bill Pulte holds a formal governing role as Chairman and Director of Freddie Mac, directing its policies and operations.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency Structural
FHFA maintains regulatory and conservatorship oversight over Freddie Mac, dictating operational standards for the housing finance market.
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Fannie Mae Operational
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are highly interdependent peers that coordinate industry standards, participate in joint market actions, and mutually influence each other's financial performance.
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FED Operational
FED policy decisions influence mortgage rates, which Freddie Mac tracks and reports as key market data.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump uses his political authority to mandate Freddie Mac's operations and influence its structural status, while Freddie Mac provides economic data reflecting his term.
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U.S. Treasury Structural
Freddie Mac's pricing and rates are functionally dependent on the yields and market signals of U.S. Treasury notes.
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AGNC Investment Corp. Structural
AGNC invests in mortgage-backed securities that rely on the guarantees and backing provided by Freddie Mac.
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Congress Structural
Congress formally charters and legislatively regulates Freddie Mac, defining its operational existence.
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Norway Transactional
Norway is actively purchasing Freddie Mac securities as part of a strategic diversification of its investment portfolio.
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Equifax Structural
Equifax supplies credit scores that are essential inputs for Freddie Mac's loan purchasing and risk modeling operations.
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Guild Operational
Guild and Freddie Mac actively collaborate to educate markets, and Guild also advocates for changes in Freddie Mac's analysis methods.
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National Association of Home Builders Operational
The entities actively interact by co-publishing market indices, discussing trends, and having their respective data/sentiment influence the other's forecasts and rates.
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House Structural
A bill led by the legislator proposes mandatory operational changes for Freddie Mac regarding mortgage payment concessions.
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Smith Structural
Smith serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Freddie Mac.
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Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Structural
PRMI sells conventional mortgages to Freddie Mac; GSE policy directly drives PRMI economics.
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FICO Operational
FICO and Freddie Mac are engaged in a competitive market dynamic where Freddie Mac is actively reducing its reliance on FICO scores due to regulatory changes and the acceptance of alternative scoring models.
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Federal Open Market Committee Operational
FOMC policy decisions, such as rate hikes, directly influence market expectations and mortgage rates tracked by Freddie Mac.
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Walker & Dunlop Operational
The entities engage in ongoing market activity, with Freddie Mac providing financing and capital that drives Walker & Dunlop's market share and business operations.
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MISMO Structural
MISMO provides essential data and guides utilized by Freddie Mac, which in turn contributed to MISMO's market ecosystem.
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Middle East Operational
Middle East geopolitical events drive economic factors like oil prices and mortgage rates, which directly affect Freddie Mac's operational environment and housing market data.
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Redfin Structural
Redfin utilizes Freddie Mac's mortgage rate and market data to inform its housing market tracking and pricing functions.
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Scott Bessent Structural
Scott Bessent's policy influence, particularly via Treasury actions and planned structural changes, directly impacts Freddie Mac's operations.
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Intercontinental Exchange Operational
ICE provides market data on housing metrics and utilizes Freddie Mac's mortgage rate data for its monitoring services.
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National Association of Realtors Structural
NAR relies on Freddie Mac's mortgage data and reports to track U.S. housing market trends.
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Michael Burry Transactional
Michael Burry repeatedly bought and sold shares of Freddie Mac, basing his investment decisions on the company's structure.
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Zillow Structural
Freddie Mac provides mortgage rate data that Zillow utilizes to calculate consumer affordability metrics.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
The SEC exercises formal regulatory oversight over Freddie Mac, requiring the company to file details regarding executive changes.
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Berkadia Structural
The relationship is defined by a permanent loan structure that necessitates ongoing operational involvement from both entities.
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Federal Reserve System Structural
The Fed's monetary policy dictates the interest rate environment that Freddie Mac tracks and operates within.
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Iran Operational
The geopolitical situation involving Iran is a key risk factor that influences market sentiment relevant to Freddie Mac's operations.
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Ajay Operational
Ajay provides specialized expertise to help lenders meet investor guidelines and utilize GSE incentive programs within Freddie Mac's operational infrastructure.
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Florida Structural
Freddie Mac's restrictions and guidelines formally impact the housing market and condo loans within Florida.
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Realtor.com Operational
Realtor.com reports on and comments on market data provided by Freddie Mac, while also competing with them in the housing forecast market.
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Bank of Montreal Operational
Both institutions operate in the housing finance sector and compete by analyzing shared market trends.
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Greater Boston Operational
Freddie Mac's mortgage rates influence housing affordability in Greater Boston.
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Wells Fargo Structural
Wells Fargo holds investments in Freddie Mac, leading to financial exposure, and both entities co-publish housing market indices.
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Boomer Operational
The demographic group Boomers constitutes a major market segment, accounting for 41 percent of home sales in the market where Freddie Mac operates.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Structural
FEMA's oversight of flood insurance programs dictates requirements for mortgages in high-risk areas, affecting Freddie Mac's purchased assets.
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China Construction Bank Operational
Analysts view the two entities as competitors, comparing their financial performance and market potential in the current market landscape.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
22 events- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac aligned policies, while Bill Pulte changed rules allowing PMI cancellation for homeowners.
- Donald Trump directed the Federal Housing Finance Agency to create a test and pilot program.
- NBIM, managed by Nicolai Tangen, increased its debt allocations to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Reports meet eligibility requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with Floify Verify powered by Argyle.
- CNBC reported on mortgage rates from Freddie Mac, and Intercontinental Exchange monitors these rates using the data.
- Facts were reported regarding Freddie Mac's MBS guarantees, Altria's ownership of Marlboro, and Energy Transfer's status as a midstream company.
- PPIC analyzed housing affordability in Sacramento, prompting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to back mortgages for home purchases.
- Housing shortage noted in the Sacramento area.
- Freddie Mac provided a tax-exempt loan for a new project located in Downtown Miami-Dade County.
- Trump prioritizes domestic manufacturing and AI, while the White House backing creates a 'government put' for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Freddie Mac provided rate data that was referenced by Kan on October 14, 2026.
- FHFA is pushing GSEs toward a multimodel framework, while UWM will use FICO scores and Pulte announced a new pricing matrix for Fannie Mae.
- CNN reported Freddie Mac data, while TD Securities data commissioned by Morning Consult was also noted.
- Freddie Mac data is being used to inform the current economic outlook.
- Equifax, Experian, Federal Home Loan Banks, and Freddie Mac jointly offered the VantageScore 4.0 model.
- Annaly Capital Management and Ladder invested in Agency MBS guaranteed by Freddie Mac.
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac tightened insurance rules for housing loans on October 9, 2026.
- Mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac are affecting the local housing market in Indiana.
- Redfin and Freddie Mac reported on mortgage market trends, tracking consumer sentiment and price data.
- Realtor.com reported Freddie Mac data on mortgage rates, tracking trends since Donald Trump took office.
- Mortgage rates tracked by Freddie Mac are affecting the housing market in San Diego County.
- Walker & Dunlop partnered to arrange Freddie Mac refinancing for housing preservation in Flushing.
September 2026
13 events- Bill Pulte, the Director of the FHFA, addressed Scott Bessent regarding the ongoing policy discussions about GSE purchases and the future of the agencies.
- FED raises rates amid Middle East conflict, driving inflation and impacting mortgage rates and homebuilders sentiment.
- Amid high mortgage rates, the housing market is seeing a shift toward factory-built and modular construction models, with companies like Boxabl and DHI involved.
- The Fed's influence on borrowing costs and inflation is being amplified by war disruptions in Iran affecting energy supplies.
- Steven Thomas is analyzing San Diego County housing data, while McBride reviews the Southern California market, utilizing average mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac.
- New American Funding, Freddie Mac, and others discuss mortgage market rates, housing market dynamics, and the potential for restrictive policy to control inflation.
- Fed policy is causing national housing sales data to be affected, with rate hikes pushing mortgage rates higher in Omaha.
- Mortgage rates tracked by Freddie Mac are affecting the Bluegrass market.
- Freddie Mac competed with Pioneer Bancorp in financial markets.
- Discussions link Friedmanite deregulation to the 2008 financial crisis while Washington promotes expanded mortgage lending.
- Buyers in Pima County are evaluating financing strategies, influenced by Fed policy and the interplay between yields and rates.
- City Council approved increased investment for the Dawson Lofts II housing project in Wilmington, securing Freddie Mac financing.
- Institutional buyers are demanding better returns and reducing exposure to U.S. Treasurys while supporting agency mortgage-backed securities.
August 2026
3 events- FHFA oversees Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae operations while Keane proposes legislation for both to buy mortgages.
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are currently involved in setting market standards as Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs).
- In the Las Vegas Valley, Matt Hennessy advises on the local mortgage market, while Kara Ng reports on housing trends using data provided by Freddie Mac.
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July 2026
5 events- Michael Burry has added Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to his positions while maintaining bearish bets against Caterpillar Inc.
- FED decisions are impacting borrowing costs tracked by Bankrate and mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac, amid inflation fears stoked by the Middle East conflict. Trump is pressuring the central bank to slash rates.
- The Middle East conflict has led to increased energy prices and inflation, impacting housing market data monitored by Freddie Mac and Realtor.com.
- Researchers are examining the surge in immigration in the U.S., alongside reports on the current U.S. housing inventory and shortage.
- GSEs are allowing credit score shopping between FICO and VantageScore, driven by political pressure to take on more risk.
June 2026
17 events- The Federal Reserve's interest rate policies affect the profitability of Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped a target price on June 24, 2026.
- Reports track mortgage credit availability and the involvement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in Conforming MCAI.
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are under review for tri-merge credit reporting standards.
- Both Freddie Mac and the Mortgage Bankers Association reported on mortgage market trends on May 20, 2026.
- Lennar's pricing trends and reduced home prices are relating to the NAR affordability index, while Freddie Mac tracks mortgage rates.
- FED's actions are influencing the mortgage bond market, impacting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Bill Pulte was named chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and advocated for firing Jerome Powell.
- Hakeem Jeffries demands Bill Pulte's withdrawal while Donald Trump appoints Pulte as acting director and asks Congress for a law extension.
- Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, while Pulte continues to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Guild Mortgage earned STAR recognition from Fannie Mae on May 20, 2026.
- FHFA introduced new public disclosure requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
- Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are operating within the U.S. housing market and conducted foreclosure prevention actions on May 20th.
- NAR's chief economist Lawrence Yun reports on U.S. housing market trends, with data tracked by Freddie Mac.
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guarantee agency mortgage-backed securities and provide investment insights and tools.
- The FOMC (the body of the Fed) is involved, the FED is involved, and Freddie Mac provides market data to the Fed, leading to temporary rate dips.
- FHFA sets new operational standards affecting Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae operations, while NAMB asks for delays.