Articles About Federal Financial Analytics

Author:
James I. Clark III
Posted:
08.02.2011

Fannie and Freddie to Marry?

Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might find themselves merged into a single government-run entity.  Representative Gary Miller (R-CA) is set to unveil a bill that would create a utility-like entity and phase out government-controlled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  The new company would buy mortgages and repackage them as government-backed securities.  The […]

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Author:
James I. Clark III
Posted:
11.08.2010

Fannie, Freddie Bailouts Could Cost the Taxpayers $154 Billion

The ultimate cost of bailing out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost as much as $154 billion unless the economy improves, according to a government report.  The mortgage giants rescue – which has kept the housing market on life supports – already has cost $135 billion to cover losses on home loans in default.  […]

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