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Mortgage-Backed Securities Purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Under Scrutiny

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Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte noted that government-sponsored enterprises are increasing their mortgage-backed securities purchases. A trade group praised Fannie Mae's volume, which reached $100 billion on July 31, but criticized Freddie Mac for maintaining a flat purchase volume between February and July, at $55.6 billion.

From nationalmortgagenews.com

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The increased purchases by the government-sponsored enterprises are reported to be helping keep mortgage rates lower than they otherwise would be. The trade group suggested that increasing Freddie Mac's purchases could further reduce spreads by 10 to 12 basis points.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is responsible for regulating both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Who's involved

  • Federal Housing Finance AgencyRegulator overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
  • Bill PulteDirector of the Federal Housing Finance Agency
  • Fannie MaeGovernment-backed financial services company increasing MBS purchases
  • Freddie MacGovernment-sponsored enterprise facing calls to increase MBS purchases
  • Scott BessentSecretary of the Treasury who is involved in policy discussions

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  1. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac aligned policies, while Bill Pulte changed rules allowing PMI cancellation for homeowners.Sub-event
  2. Bessent outlines plans to restructure Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ownership, and FHFA directs rate stabilization efforts.1 source
  3. Policy discussions regarding GSE purchases continue under the watchful eye of the FHFA.1 source

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