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The Two-Way
Fannie Mae Posts Record Profit; Paid Taxpayers $11.6 Billion In 2012
April 2, 2013 The mortgage giant needed a $116 billion bailout from the federal government after the housing bubble burst in 2007. As housing recovers, it's been able to put money back into Treasury's coffers.
The Two-Way
Fannie, Freddie Regulator Holds Firm Against Mortgage Write-Downs
July 31, 2012 A federal regulator is blocking the government-owned mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from reducing the principal that homeowners owe on their mortgages in order to avoid foreclosures.
The Two-Way
Fannie Mae CEO Will Step Down
January 11, 2012 Michael J. Williams, who faced scrutiny over his salary, became CEO shortly after the government takeover in 2008.
The Two-Way
SEC Files Civil Fraud Suit Against Former Fannie And Freddie Execs
December 16, 2011 The suit alleges that the executives knew their agencies had much more exposure to subprime loans than investors were told.
The Two-Way
Inspector General: Fannie Mae Was Told About Foreclosure Abuse In 2003
October 4, 2011 Warnings were given but action wasn't taken, an inspector general says. Read the report.
Planet Money
When Mortgage Borrowers Don't Pay, Should Taxpayers Be On The Hook?
May 12, 2011 A new bill would create private companies to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. But the government would continue to guarantee mortgages.
Planet Money
What's Next: Life After Fannie And Freddie
March 30, 2011 There's widespread agreement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be abolished. But what will the mortgage market look like when they're gone?
Planet Money
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Bailout Of Fannie And Freddie
March 29, 2011 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac grew too big to fail. Then the mortgage giants followed the subprime lending industry into the abyss.
Planet Money
'Kill Them, Bury Them': The Rise Of Fannie And Freddie
March 28, 2011 How Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used ferocious lobbying and implicit government backing to grow rich and powerful.
Blog Of The Nation
February 14th Show
February 14, 2011 Today on Talk of the Nation, guest host Rebecca Roberts talks with guests about the significance of developments in Egypt, the possible demise of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, How We Age and President Obama's 2012 budget.
Planet Money
White House: Not Everyone Should Own Home
February 11, 2011 The president and congressional Republicans agree: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should cease to exist. What will replace them is less clear.
It's All Politics
Obama To Phase Out Fannie, Freddie
February 9, 2011 Obama will propose gradually ending the mortgage giants and replacing them with more modest support for the U.S. housing market.
It's All Politics
Ex-Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Execs Get Legal Bills Paid By Taxpayers
January 24, 2011 Taxpayers paying more than $160 million in legal fees for ex Fannie Mae execs adds insult to injury. Taxpayers have already paid about $150 billion to bailout the two mortgage giants after they became insolvent in summer 2008.
Planet Money
Housing Guy Apologizes For Housing Bubble
October 22, 2010 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have worked for decades to help more Americans become homeowners. Now, a former employee wants to apologize for doing such a good job of fulfilling that mission.
