Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T00:03:58.824-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:fannie-mae-and-freddie-mac Peter Elstrom pelstrom077 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14607535604671167072-6db4099992dcee38eb3bb0feb5b5e0ae 2009-11-12T08:02:50.675-05:00

30 year mortgage rates are back under 5.00 percent in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac this morning. 15 year mortgage interest rates and adjustable mortgage rates were also lower in the latest survey.

30 year mortgage rates are back under 5.00 percent in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey released by Freddie Mac this morning. 15 year mortgage interest rates and adjustable mortgage rates were also lower in the latest survey. http://www.monitorbankrates.com/mortgages Brian McKay bjones239 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8808956837604106022-84ded3e5e0728f2cbad16be9853e129e 2009-11-12T08:04:45.324-05:00

The House and Senate has voted to extend the first time home buyer credit that was going to expire on November 30, 2009.

The House and Senate has voted to extend the first time home buyer credit that was going to expire on November 30, 2009. http://www.bankcdrate.info/mortgage-rates Stacy Everest severest299 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3484800559443946798-38e7a04625f04c8cd5ae04f777323bf3 2009-11-02T15:33:36.893-05:00

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) can never catch a break. The bank that everyone in Washington and on Main Street loves to hate may be attempting to help government ward Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM), but that has not stopped controversy from ensuing...

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) can never catch a break. The bank that everyone in Washington and on Main Street loves to hate may be attempting to help government ward Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM), but that has not stopped controversy from ensuing... http://www.thedeal.com/dealscape/2009/11/goldman_sachs_fannie_mae_scand.php Brennen Wysong bwysong598 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16283479729026678213-a7a1ad5a66347f9ab5cf5e2cf0395649 2009-02-19T19:51:23.512-05:00

With a third of the Federal Reserve's $100 billion program to buy Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks' debt and more than a quarter of its $500 billion agency mortgage backed securities buys now completed, there are some signs of success.

With a third of the Federal Reserve's $100 billion program to buy Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks' debt and more than a quarter of its $500 billion agency mortgage backed securities buys now completed, there are some signs of success. http://www.reuters.com/article/globalClimate/idUKTRE51I7TD20090219 Shirley Brady sbrady224 128 125 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3030644720053027191-9b939d29761ca55909953c35086d6c2e 2008-09-21T11:43:00.000-04:00

In his short time in Congress Senator Obama received more campaign contributions from Fanne Mae than 48 other currently serving Senators had received...

In his short time in Congress Senator Obama received more campaign contributions from Fanne Mae than 48 other currently serving Senators had received... http://www.uncommondescent.com/off-topic/fannie-mae-fraud-kickbacks-and-obama/ 146 145 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4463312988105053614-d467609bc765d4d9b51e12e1ca0857a4 2009-03-21T16:33:00.000-04:00

...plans that have come out for loan modifications and the new Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac...

...plans that have come out for loan modifications and the new Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac... http://blog.seattlepi.com/realestate/archives/164753.asp?source=rss 65 65 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8631494754136059022-5264e6a9a55606acfd2375cb8ce73f9b 2009-01-05T23:42:00.000-05:00

...deepened, the adverse impact upon the US economy and Fannie Mae only worsened. Since the government's restructuring of Fannie Mae last fall, we...

...deepened, the adverse impact upon the US economy and Fannie Mae only worsened. Since the government's restructuring of Fannie Mae last fall, we... http://blawgsearch.justia.com/visit.aspx?id=1742191&type=post 81 81 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3239701152630910418-c7bed9643616e307fd4c68b563e8ad5a 2008-11-02T22:46:00.000-05:00

...relationships with the executives of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Countrywide, and Acorn ...

...relationships with the executives of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Countrywide, and Acorn ... http://www.redstate.com/diaries/goprocks/2008/nov/02/to-barack-hussein-obama-from-michael-masters/ 100 99 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11961018379462699974-1065719df1907d8a8a5c37f7d404cf6e 2008-09-27T00:05:00.000-04:00

Shocking Video Unearthed Democrats in their own words Covering up the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Scam that caused our Economic Crisis.

Shocking Video Unearthed Democrats in their own words Covering up the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Scam that caused our Economic Crisis. http://nakedemperornews.blogtownhall.com/2008/09/27/shocking_video_unearthed_democrats_in_their_own_words_covering_up_the_fannie_mae,_freddie_mac_scam_that_caused_our_economic_crisis.thtml 113 113 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4046293142566060517-27fcd0639cb4290830adeaf8a760c153 2009-03-17T02:25:00.000-04:00

Hey, does anyone know where I can find these? I have the detailed UW guides for Fannies program but I cant find Freddie anywhere.

Hey, does anyone know where I can find these? I have the detailed UW guides for Fannies program but I cant find Freddie anywhere. http://forum.brokeroutpost.com/loans/forum/2/261078.htm 54 54 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2754006163658007255-1c75f4c4f494dcd8b279249c8b11ed3e 2009-10-04T12:49:20.634-04:00

A quarterly report from the agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shows delinquencies on mortgages backed by the two rose 21 percent in the second quarter.

A quarterly report from the agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shows delinquencies on mortgages backed by the two rose 21 percent in the second quarter. http://denver.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2009/09/28/daily92.html Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:742485087117743910-10319234d8b769894874eef38d47a295 2008-09-08T15:51:09.488-04:00

Now that the U.S. government has taken control, here’s what should happen:

Now that the U.S. government has taken control, here’s what should happen: http://www.businessweek.com/investing/insights/blog/archives/2008/09/what_does_the_f.html?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis John A. Byrne jbyrne076 78 68 10 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18127222507041321396-95880bf732bd5569da30ccb41bd28272 2009-02-27T07:12:48.192-05:00

Fannie Mae, the government-controlled company seen by President Barack Obama as a key conduit to stabilize U.S. housing, on Thursday reported a $25.2 billion fourth-quarter loss, forcing it to draw capital from the Treasury.

Fannie Mae, the government-controlled company seen by President Barack Obama as a key conduit to stabilize U.S. housing, on Thursday reported a $25.2 billion fourth-quarter loss, forcing it to draw capital from the Treasury. http://www.reuters.com/article/governmentFilingsNews/idUSN2628231320090227 Shirley Brady sbrady224 38 38 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8662287374551752280-f08bc689ad9388a3c2d6a5f46734f454 2008-12-30T13:12:58.344-05:00

Bethany McLean's Feb. 2009 Vanity Fair feature: Many believe the government-backed mortgage giants known as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were major culprits in the economic meltdown. But, for decades, Fannie Mae had been under siege from powerful enemies, who resented its privileged status, its hard-driving C.E.O.’s, and its huge profits.

Bethany McLean's Feb. 2009 Vanity Fair feature: Many believe the government-backed mortgage giants known as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were major culprits in the economic meltdown. But, for decades, Fannie Mae had been under siege from powerful enemies, who resented its privileged status, its hard-driving C.E.O.’s, and its huge profits. http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2009/02/fannie-and-freddie200902 Shirley Brady sbrady224 51 50 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8446943121431363192-c1e8435c9014a49178c326f9ee2b69b2 2009-02-14T03:37:00.000-05:00

coming years. JPMorgan Chase & Co., along with Bank of America Corp. and the government-controlled mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said yesterday they were halting foreclosures through March 6. And Citigroup Inc. said its halt would

coming years. JPMorgan Chase & Co., along with Bank of America Corp. and the government-controlled mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said yesterday they were halting foreclosures through March 6. And Citigroup Inc. said its halt would http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1820784280&f=9791 43 43 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10251277956422456826-f741bf427696d56a88e874eb14dfb0b1 2009-10-04T12:51:35.151-04:00

It's not quite "Hi, I'm from the government and I'm here to help." But it's along those lines. Freddie Mac, the government-controlled mortgage giant, plans to send people out to knock on the doors of borrowers who might qualify for a loan modification under President Obama's Making Home Affordable program but haven't completed the paperwork.

It's not quite "Hi, I'm from the government and I'm here to help." But it's along those lines. Freddie Mac, the government-controlled mortgage giant, plans to send people out to knock on the doors of borrowers who might qualify for a loan modification under President Obama's Making Home Affordable program but haven't completed the paperwork. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/laland/2009/09/freddie-mac-mortgage-loan-modification.html Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15571768785959916237-122ef617cf24b83dc7752c3d2cc308e4 2009-04-06T16:34:42.676-04:00

For the first time since the Enron debacle, Americans finally joined hands to hate something worthwhile. Instead of worrying about the Ten Commandments on a courthouse’s steps or a Super Bowl halftime show’s costume malfunction, we had a legitimate outcry from America’s poorest 95%. AIG was greedy and people got pissed. Some even took to the streets. Hell, we even got a congressman to condone suicide for these dirtbags.

For the first time since the Enron debacle, Americans finally joined hands to hate something worthwhile. Instead of worrying about the Ten Commandments on a courthouse’s steps or a Super Bowl halftime show’s costume malfunction, we had a legitimate outcry from America’s poorest 95%. AIG was greedy and people got pissed. Some even took to the streets. Hell, we even got a congressman to condone suicide for these dirtbags. http://www.whiskeyandgunpowder.com/fannie-mae-and-freddy-mac-for-safe-income/ Whiskey and Gunpowder wgunpowder344 29 29 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:760143535544005983-9acdf6b4e650705d409aa20d95556741 2008-11-11T15:00:22.958-05:00

The government and the mortgage industry today launched the most sweeping effort yet to help troubled homeowners by speeding up the process for renegotiating hundreds of thousands of delinquent loans held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The government and the mortgage industry today launched the most sweeping effort yet to help troubled homeowners by speeding up the process for renegotiating hundreds of thousands of delinquent loans held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D94CTH100.htm Shirley Brady sbrady224 61 61 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13051588531648539664-da85002a0665dbd5023e8ba16c1206f3 2008-11-11T14:47:15.633-05:00

Freddie Mac and U.S. officials announced plans Tuesday to speed up the modification of hundreds of thousands of loans held by the housing finance giants, marking the latest effort to try and prevent more foreclosures.

Freddie Mac and U.S. officials announced plans Tuesday to speed up the modification of hundreds of thousands of loans held by the housing finance giants, marking the latest effort to try and prevent more foreclosures. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122641622440217445.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 56 55 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7538500871065549309-ac5ee9f7ada7ec43a135445ce4b8d029 2008-12-09T12:50:09.459-05:00

Top executives at mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ignored warnings that they were taking on too many risky loans long before the housing market plunged, according to documents released Tuesday by a House committee.

Top executives at mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ignored warnings that they were taking on too many risky loans long before the housing market plunged, according to documents released Tuesday by a House committee. http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D94VA9IG0.htm Paul Barrett pbarrett729 38 38 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3598200377075837479-def31ffadcbf4f598c674d942a680ba7 2008-09-20T21:55:00.000-04:00

<p>''These two entities -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- are not facing any kind of financial crisis,'' said

<p>''These two entities -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- are not facing any kind of financial crisis,'' said http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2086850/posts 53 53 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5321632960691588899-22e94b691927135aca11f2b3552d447b 2009-08-26T12:56:56.426-04:00

Data from the housing sector continue to provide pleasant surprises for Wall Street and Main Street.

Data from the housing sector continue to provide pleasant surprises for Wall Street and Main Street. http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/aug2009/pi20090826_063325.htm William Andrews wandrews643 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6290251929326966112-6fb196d910651d5f17738d1424e265b5 2008-09-08T14:28:53.744-04:00

Major indexes pulled back from earlier gains Monday after the government announced a takeover of the troubled mortgage financiers.

Major indexes pulled back from earlier gains Monday after the government announced a takeover of the troubled mortgage financiers. http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/sep2008/pi2008098_842369.htm?chan=investing_investing+index+page_top+stories&chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story Shirley Brady sbrady224 32 24 8 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9566525824328726565-322c0094d54ebedd528cd2d360c9047a 2008-10-16T09:54:56.369-04:00

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have become prime suspects in the political debate over who caused the mortgage meltdown.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have become prime suspects in the political debate over who caused the mortgage meltdown. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122411519496138607.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 35 34 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7314181263442229674-70596cdc7588ab41260556d93d8b2774 2008-09-08T09:00:43.577-04:00

Historic bailout of the mortgage giants and what it means

Historic bailout of the mortgage giants and what it means http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/sep2008/db2008097_641584.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_top+story Peter Elstrom pelstrom077 33 28 5 0