Tag: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Some of Fannie Mae's biggest defenders on Capitol Hill are having second thoughts about the mortgage giant following its decision to back debt issued by private-equity firm Blackstone to invest in rental homes. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Democrats flag Fannie backing of Blackstone rental houses

Joseph Lawler · February 17, 2017 10:18 pm

The two government-sponsored enterprises buy home loans from lenders, package them into securities and sell them to investors with a guarantee that they'll make them whole if the loans go bad.

Mortgage industry pushes to free Fannie and Freddie from the federal government

Joseph Lawler · February 6, 2017 5:01 am

Gary Cohn, the head of Trump's National Economic Council, said that overhauling the two government-sponsored enterprises is "definitely on our agenda." (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Fannie, Freddie reform is an ‘early priority’ for Trump, adviser says

Joseph Lawler · February 3, 2017 4:03 pm

Treasury pick said he would seek legislation to reform the two government-sponsored enterprises. (AP Photo/File)

Mnuchin: Fannie and Freddie ‘important entities’

Joseph Lawler · January 19, 2017 6:55 pm

Steven Mnuchin's confirmation process may be among the most heated of Trump's choices for his Cabinet. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Dem quizzes Mnuchin on foreclosures, ties to Fannie and Freddie

Joseph Lawler · December 21, 2016 5:00 pm

Fiscal conservative Mulvaney picked as Trump’s budget director

Fiscal conservative Mulvaney picked as Trump’s budget director

Joseph Lawler · December 17, 2016 1:14 pm

Steven Mnuchin said the Trump's administration will privatize the bailed-out institutions Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Trump Treasury pick promises to re-privatize Fannie and Freddie

Joseph Lawler · November 30, 2016 3:50 pm

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will back home loans up to $636,150 in high-cost areas next year. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Fannie, Freddie to back home loans up to $636,150 as market recovers

Joseph Lawler · November 23, 2016 4:20 pm

Rep. Jeb Hensarling, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, outlined his priorities for the next Congress during a speech in downtown Washington. (AP Photo)

Unified GOP to target Obama payday, retirement advice rules

Joseph Lawler · November 16, 2016 6:35 pm

In the week following Trump's surprise victory, Fannie and Freddie shares have exploded higher, from around $1.50 each before the election to over $3. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Market hoping Trump can free Fannie, Freddie

Joseph Lawler · November 16, 2016 5:01 am

Scott Garrett, the New Jersey Republican who chairs a powerful subcommittee on the House Financial Services Committee, narrowly lost his race for re-election Tuesday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

GOP chairman of powerful banking subcommittee loses

Joseph Lawler · November 9, 2016 5:47 am

In a surprise announcement, the House Democratic leadership (present and former) took full responsibility for the historic housing bubble and recession of 2008-10. "Our bad," asserted former Congressman Barney Frank. (AP Photo)

News from the future

Robert Ehrlich · October 27, 2016 4:03 am