US EditionTrump aiming for IPOs of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac this year, WSJ reports
UNITED STATES, AUG 8 – The administration aims to end federal conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with IPOs potentially raising $30 billion, marking a major step in housing finance reform.
- President Donald Trump and his team are preparing to launch initial public offerings for the government-backed mortgage finance companies, expected to take place in Washington, D.C. sometime in 2025.
- Following the 2008 financial crisis, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac entered federal conservatorship due to severe losses and a sharp decline in home prices.
- Trump's administration has engaged top Wall Street bank CEOs, including those from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, to discuss privatization plans.
- An IPO of up to 15% of the companies' shares could raise about $30 billion, but economists warn it may increase mortgage costs by $1,800 to $2,800 annually for typical borrowers.
- The sale would mark a significant step toward ending government control, though concerns remain about regulatory oversight and potential financial risks requiring future bailouts.
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Trump Admin Planning IPOs for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Official
The Trump administration is seeking to launch an initial public offering of shares in mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later this year, a senior administration official said on Friday. The IPOs could give the two government-backed entities a combined valuation of nearly $500 billion, according to the senior official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Details of the share sale have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether t…
Trump Admin Eyes IPOs for Mortgage Giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: Report.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is reportedly planning to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public later this year, potentially raising $30 billion.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and market analysts tracking the mortgage giants.WHEN & WHERE: Expected later this year, with details surfacing on Friday, August 8, 2025.KEY QUOTE: “This is a highly complicated potential transaction here… I’ve he…
Trump wants an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. What does it mean for you?
The Trump administration is preparing to sell stock in mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac after nearly two decades of federal government control, according to The Wall Street Journal. If the firms go through with an initial public offering, how will that impact mortgage rates? IPO incoming President Donald Trump and his allies began laying the groundwork for an IPO even before he was elected to a second term last November. Fannie Mae an…
Trump Eyes $30 Billion Mortgage IPO In Historic Push
President Donald Trump is advancing plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO) of government-owned mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The administration believes selling up to 15% of shares could generate $30 billion, making it the largest IPO in history. Placed under federal conservatorship during the 2008 housing crash, Fannie and Freddie guarantee 70% of U.S. mortgages and play a central role in maintaining market liquidity. …
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