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  1. Homeowners save with refinancing
    Rapid City Journal logo Rapid City Journal 17 hours ago

    The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has held steady for three weeks at a record low of 3.87 percent, the Associated Press reported. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that is the lowest level since long-term mortgages began in the...

  2. Gobbledegook Galore
    Arkansas Online logo Arkansas Online 22 hours ago

    Then watch capital head for the exits. Fast. It’ll positively race for those tax shelters. It knows just where they are. It’s been there before. And we’ve heard this carnival barker’s spiel before, and seen the results. As in the Carter Years. Or in...

  3. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago
    Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney takes questions from supporters during a town hall meeting at the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Conference Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, December 17, 2011. Romney sought to create...

    Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney takes questions from supporters during a town hall meeting at the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Conference Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, December 17, 2011. Romney sought to create... View Photo »

  4. Andrea Saul, a Romney spokeswoman, said the former Massachusetts governor's campaign will ‘look at the question of releasing tax returns during the next tax filing season.’ She said in a statement that Gingrich ‘is in no position to lecture anyone on disclosure’ because he has yet to release records abo...
    SOURCE: The Politico 1 month ago
  5. Government-owned firm outrageously profits when you can’t refinance
    Chicago Tribune logo Chicago Tribune 23 hours ago

    You're right, in ways you might never have realized. Freddie Mac, a taxpayer-owned mortgage company that got government bailout money in the 2008 financial crisis, is supposed to support homeownership in the U.S. -- and cheaper mortgages certainly...

  6. Mortgage rates remain at record-low 3.87% a 3rd week
    The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 23 hours ago

    Surveys of small business owner and homebuilder confidence rose in January and February, respectively. But the University of Michigans consumer sentiment fell in February, breaking a five-month upward trend. To calculate the average rates, Freddie Mac...

  7. 30-year mortgage rate stays at record 3.86 percent
    San Francisco Chronicle logo San Francisco Chronicle 23 hours ago

    The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage held steady at a record low for a third straight week, offering more incentive to those looking to buy a home or refinance. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year home loan...

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago
    WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 16: Robert Khuzami (2nd R), Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Enforcement Division, announces that the SEC has charged six former top executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with securities...

    WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 16: Robert Khuzami (2nd R), Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Enforcement Division, announces that the SEC has charged six former top executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with securities... View Photo »

  9. The [poor get] their Welfare from TANF. He gets his from Freddie Mac
    SOURCE: Atlanta Journal Constitution 1 month ago
  10. US Marine Vs. Freddie Mac
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  11. Foreclosure firm Baum's demise leaves N.Y. homeowners in costly limbo
    LoHud.com logo LoHud.com 1 day ago

    Baums firm already has paid $2 million in federal fines, is under investigation by multiple state and federal agencies, has been blacklisted by both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and faces at least one class-action lawsuit. New Yorks attorney general,...

  12. New rules help homeowners refinance
    Times Herald-Record logo Times Herald-Record 1 day ago

    The First National Bank of Jeffersonville offers mortgage modifications partly because it keeps its loans in-house, rather than selling them to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Jeff Bank charges a modification fee of $500 across the board, no matter the...

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About Freddie Mac

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The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("FHLMC") NYSE: FRE, commonly known as Freddie Mac, is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) of the United States Government. As a GSE, it is a stockholder-owned corporation authorized to make loans and loan guarantees. The FHLMC was created in 1970 to expand the secondary market for mortgages. Along... Full Article

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) speaks at a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the government mortgage institutions.
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  1. WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) speaks at a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the government mortgage institutions. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) speaks at a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the government mortgage institutions.

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  2. WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) (R) listens during a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the government mortgage... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) (R) listens during a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the government mortgage...

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  3. WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) (L) waits for the start of a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the government... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) (L) waits for the start of a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the government...

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  4. WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), and and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) (L-R) speak at a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL), Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), and and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) (L-R) speak at a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced...

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  5. WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (L) talks with Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) before a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (L) talks with Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) before a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the...

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  6. WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA (C) speaks during a news conference to introduce a GOP-sponsored Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform plan with Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) (L) and Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) at the U.S. Capitol March 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. In the form... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA (C) speaks during a news conference to introduce a GOP-sponsored Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform plan with Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ) (L) and Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) at the U.S. Capitol March 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. In the form...

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  7. WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: House Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) (C) speaks during a news conference to discuss a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform plan with (L-R) U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM), U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: House Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) (C) speaks during a news conference to discuss a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform plan with (L-R) U.S. Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM), U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett...

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  8. FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2011 file photo, Republican presidential hopeful former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista buy a pork chop lunch as they campaign at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. Gingrich has never been a conventional Republican and he certainly doesn't... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2011 file photo, Republican presidential hopeful former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista buy a pork chop lunch as they campaign at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. Gingrich has never been a conventional Republican and he certainly doesn't...

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  9. The Fannie Mae headquarters is seen in Washington, Monday, Aug. 8, 2011. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Monday downgraded the credit ratings of mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other agencies linked to long-term U.S. debt. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    The Fannie Mae headquarters is seen in Washington, Monday, Aug. 8, 2011. Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Monday downgraded the credit ratings of mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and other agencies linked to long-term U.S. debt.

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  10. This July 14, 2008 file photo shows a man as he walks by Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, DC. Standard & Poor's downgraded mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from triple-A to AA+ on August 8, 2011, citing their direct reliance on the US government, which it downgraded... Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    This July 14, 2008 file photo shows a man as he walks by Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, DC. Standard & Poor's downgraded mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from triple-A to AA+ on August 8, 2011, citing their direct reliance on the US government, which it downgraded...

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  11. In this Feb. 28, 2011 photo, a "for sale" sign is seen in a high snowbank in Brunswick, Maine. Freddie Mac said Thursday, March 3, 2011, the average rate on the 30-year loan slipped to 4.87 percent from 4.95 percent. It hit a 40-year low of 4.17 percent in November. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    In this Feb. 28, 2011 photo, a "for sale" sign is seen in a high snowbank in Brunswick, Maine. Freddie Mac said Thursday, March 3, 2011, the average rate on the 30-year loan slipped to 4.87 percent from 4.95 percent. It hit a 40-year low of 4.17 percent in November.

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WASHINGTON - MARCH 31: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) speaks at a news conference on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. Capitol on March 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. The news conference introduced legislation that would end federal conservatorship of the government mortgage institutions.

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  1. These two entities—Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—are not facing any kind of financial crisis
    SOURCE: Wall Street Journal 2 months ago
  2. Huntsman also wants to shut mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and repeal the law, known as Dodd-Frank, that overhauled the financial system.
    SOURCE: The Huffington Post 2 months ago
  3. The government is committed to ensuring that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have sufficient capital to perform under any guarantees issued now or in the future and the ability to meet any of their debt obligations. The Administration will not pursue policies or reforms in a way that would impair the ability...
    SOURCE: Business Wire 2 months ago
  4. The government is committed to ensuring that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have sufficient capital to perform under any guarantees issued now or in the future and the ability to meet any of their debt obligations. The Administration will not pursue policies or reforms in a way that would impair the ability...
    SOURCE: Business Wire 2 months ago
  5. Look at the lobbyists he was close to at, at, at, uh at, uh, Freddie Mac.
    SOURCE: The Washington Post 2 months ago
  6. I thought Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were doing well.
    SOURCE: The Daily Caller 2 months ago
  7. Freddie Mac is financially sound
    SOURCE: Town Hall 2 months ago
  8. A top aide to Mr. Romney predicted that the Gingrich bubble would deflate as others before it have. ‘You don’t have to go deep here,’ the aide said, referring to controversial stances and personal baggage from Mr. Gingrich’s past. ‘It ranges from immigration to ethics to being a Washington insider to Fr...
    SOURCE: ABC News 2 months ago
  9. It's the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rules and guidelines that deter owner-occupants on those condo properties, which could be a could starter home for a family.
    SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel 2 months ago
  10. The increased loan limits will benefit many consumers - especially those looking to borrow larger amounts but (who) are in a credit situation where Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans are not available or optimal.
    SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  11. especially those looking to borrow larger amounts ... are in a credit situation where Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans are not available or optimal.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 2 months ago
  12. We also hired, to be candid with you, people that we didn't want our detractors to hire....There were some consultants who received a very large retainer who did very little for Freddie Mac.
    SOURCE: Chicago Reader 2 months ago
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