Trump instructed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to engage in an MBS buying spree on January 15, 2026.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 15

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Donald Trump Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

How it developed

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Jun 7Major banks, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, met on August 9, 2025, to discuss the future plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, amidst administration talks of selling stock holdings.Sub-event
Jan 15Trump directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgage-backed securities.1 source
- dsnews

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The Trump administration has attempted to curb high mortgage rates.

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The entities involved

Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
- The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
Fannie Mae
government-backed financial services company
- FED's actions are influencing the mortgage bond market, impacting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Mon 07:32
- Bill Pulte was named chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and advocated for firing Jerome Powell.Sun 22:18
Freddie Mac
American government-sponsored enterprise
- Hakeem Jeffries demands Bill Pulte's withdrawal while Donald Trump appoints Pulte as acting director and asks Congress for a law extension.Sun 22:02
- Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, while Pulte continues to oversee Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.Sun 20:38

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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.Jun 7

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Jan 15dsnewsExperts: How Will Trump’s $200B Mortgage Buying Spree Impact Rates? - The MortgagePoint