Articles About Federal Financial Analytics
- Author:
- James I. Clark III
- Posted:
- 08.02.2011
Fannie and Freddie to Marry?
Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might find themselves merged into a single government-run entity. Representative Gary Miller (R-CA) is set to unveil a bill that would create a utility-like entity and phase out government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The new company would buy mortgages and repackage them as government-backed securities. The […]
- Author:
- James I. Clark III
- Posted:
- 11.08.2010
Fannie, Freddie Bailouts Could Cost the Taxpayers $154 Billion
The ultimate cost of bailing out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost as much as $154 billion unless the economy improves, according to a government report. The mortgage giants rescue – which has kept the housing market on life supports – already has cost $135 billion to cover losses on home loans in default. […]