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Exploring a Historic IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Trump administration considers public offerings of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
The Trump administration is weighing selling between 5% and 15% of stock in mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an initial offering that could raise up to $30 billion and be the largest
5 Key Takeaways from Trump's Plan to IPO Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Trump administration is reportedly looking to sell stock in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which could be valued at roughly $500 billion.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac helped trigger the Great Recession. Would an IPO create new dangers?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under government control since 2008, when their losses on the collapsing housing market helped trigger the Great Recession. President Donald Trump now wants to sell stock in them with an initial public offering.
To sell Fannie and Freddie, Trump must answer a $7trn question
And it will mean clarifying exactly what the Trump administration hopes to achieve with the process. The first challenge is the companies’ insufficient capital. Fannie and Freddie have vast balance-sheets,
Trump to consider Fannie and Freddie public offerings this year
A potential offering would value the two mortgage giants at around $500 billion and involve selling 5 percent to 15 percent of their stock.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac possible IPO: What it means for investors
The Trump administration could sell its stake in Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) through a public offering. Whalen Global Advisors chairman Chris Whalen joins Market Domination to share his take on the proposed initial public offering (IPO) and what it means for investors.
Trump administration considering public offerings of Fannie and Freddie
The Trump administration is preparing to sell stock in mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with hopes of launching an initial public offering.
Trump Plans IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in Late 2025, Report Claims
The Trump administration is reportedly looking to sell stock in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which could be valued at roughly $500 billion.
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,
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO in the works
The Trump administration is pursuing an initial public offering for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, harboring plans to sell stock by the end of the year. The IPO could raise an estima
Edge One Capital Discloses Its Stake In Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Conservatorship Is The Largest Shareholder Rights Violation In US History And Must Be Ended RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edge One Capital has built a significant stake in both Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation).
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Fannie, Freddie merger buzz draws mixed market response

Supporters of combining Fannie and Freddie say the move could cut costs and lower mortgage rates. Critics worry about a lack ...

The trouble with Fannie and Freddie

“It’s a tricky, tricky balancing act,” said Karen Petrou, the managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics.