Title: How Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Revolutionized Homeownership
1. Born during the Great Depression to boost housing.
2. Fannie Mae created in 1938, Freddie Mac in 1970.
3. Initially government entities, turned private to expand further.
4. They buy mortgages from lenders, ensuring more loans.
5. Bundle these mortgages into securities, sold to investors.
6. Helps stabilize mortgage rates, making homes more affordable.
7. Criticized for risky practices leading to 2008 crisis.
8. Now under government conservatorship, reform debates ongoing.
Bonus: Played pivotal roles in U.S. housing market resilience.
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