The FED bought mortgage-backed securities involving Freddie Mac.
5 reports, 3 independent
Updated Sep 7
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What happened
The FED bought mortgage-backed securities involving Freddie Mac.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.FED's purchase of agency MBS is helping to narrow spreads.1 source
- Following a government takeover designed to bolster confidence, Agency MBS spreads are nearing levels seen before the Bear Stearns collapse.Sub-event
FED buys MBS involving Freddie Mac.1 source
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The entities involved
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FED
business
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Freddie Mac
American government-sponsored enterprise
Related events
- Institutional buyers are demanding better returns and reducing exposure to U.S. Treasurys while supporting agency mortgage-backed securities.
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guarantee agency mortgage-backed securities and provide investment insights and tools.
- Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Banks support mortgages for families in the U.S. and are regulated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
- Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are operating within the U.S. housing market and conducted foreclosure prevention actions on May 20th.
- 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.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- yahoo.com
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