Trump administration punts on releasing Fannie, Freddie

Trump administration punts on releasing Fannie, Freddie

The Trump administration isn’t loosening the federal government’s grip on the mortgage giants any time soon.

Bessent: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Conservatorship Exit Not Imminent - The MortgagePoint

The Treasury secretary said any changes to the mortgage giants’ ownership structure must protect mortgage affordability, signaling that an exit from federal conservatorship remains uncertain. In the past, President Donald Trump has said he wants to take the companies public. They've been in federal conservatorship since September 2008 after the housing-market collapse.

Bessent: Fannie, Freddie Ownership Review Could Wait Until 2027

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration may address Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ownership in 2027 or 2028, emphasizing mortgage spreads. Continue Reading Bessent Says Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Ownership Review Could Come in 2027 or 2028