The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Freddie Mac, is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that buys mortgages, pools them, and sells them as a mortgage-backed security (MBS) to private investors on the open market. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) placed Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae under the conservatorship of the federal government, where it remains today.
Originally founded in 1970, Freddie Mac is based in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
Latest Freddie Mac News
FHFA finalizes new housing goals for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Dec 20, 2024In a final rule, FHFA’s guidance is broadly similar to proposed goals announced this past summer for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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FHFA data on non-performing loan sales reflects fewer delinquencies since pandemic
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CBO report shows GSEs have better conditions to repay Treasury by recapitalizing
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Chris Whalen on ending GSE conservatorships: The mortgage industry ‘will unite to oppose‘
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Freddie Mac names former Ginnie Mae head Sam Valverde to executive role
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Broeksmit: MBA ready to work on GSEs’ exit from conservatorship
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FHFA conforming loan limits increase to $806,500 in 2025
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FHFA releases GSEs’ three-year plans to improve housing access in underserved communities
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ACES report uncovers another increase in mortgage defects
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VantageScore unveils mortgage resources to ease the transition to 4.0 credit model
Nov 18, 2024
Latest Content News
Breaking barriers: The down payment assistance revolution
Jun 26, 2024 9:30 amFreddie Mac’s DPA One® is transforming the landscape of down payment assistance by centralizing program information and making it easier for housing professionals to help clients. With an intuitive platform and comprehensive resources, DPA One® is set to make homeownership more attainable for many.
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What’s new in QC and Compliance
Jun 11, 2024 9:43 am -
Becoming a seller/servicer with Freddie Mac
Jun 05, 2024 9:25 am -
How the housing ecosystem can empower and educate borrowers about mortgage relief
Nov 14, 2023 2:35 pm -
Freddie Mac’s updates to the ACE+ PDR valuation option
Aug 11, 2023 10:51 am