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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Should Be Cut Down and Cut Loose
By Alan Reynolds -
Opinion
- July 21, 2008
Cut the government-sponsored behemoths down to size and let the market take care of them.
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Fannie and Freddie Cut Back
By Kirk Shinkle -
The Ticker
- July 21, 2008
FBR lowers rating, the lenders think about tightening.
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What Fannie and Freddie May Cost Taxpayers
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- July 16, 2008
Even for Uncle Sam, $50 billion isn’t chump change.
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Thornberg: GSE Stockholders Could Be ‘SOL’
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- July 15, 2008
Economist chats about Fannie’s and Freddie’s problems and the government’s plan to fix them.
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Fannie-Freddie Fiasco Helps Romney's Chances
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- July 15, 2008
His "fix-it man" reputation could be a major plus.
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What Uncle Sam's Fannie and Freddie Plan Means for You
By Luke Mullins and Kirk Shinkle -
Money & Business
- July 14, 2008
How the government's dramatic show of support will impact investors and mortgage rates.
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The Fallout From Freddie and Fannie
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- July 14, 2008
Nationalization may be the endgame for the mortgage companies.
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6 Things You Need to Know About Fannie and Freddie
By Luke Mullins -
Money & Business
- July 11, 2008
Could Uncle Sam take over the mortgage finance giants?
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Troubles at Fannie and Freddie: What It Means for Investors
By Kirk Shinkle -
Money & Business
- July 11, 2008
Will shareholders lose out even if there is a government bailout?
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Bailout Options for Fannie and Freddie
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- July 11, 2008
In the end, Uncle Sam might buy the whole kit and caboodle.
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A Bit of Homer Simpson Economics
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- July 8, 2008
Nationalization is a case of mistaking the cause of our problems for their cure.
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Committee Approves Housing Rescue
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- May 20, 2008
Eight Republicans side with Democrats in supporting the plan.
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Fannie Mae Reports Big Loss in First Quarter
Money & Business
- May 6, 2008
Housing price declines plague mortgage loan corporation.
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Fannie and Freddie Go After Jingle Mailers
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- April 14, 2008
Mortgage finance giants try to keep struggling homeowners from walking away.
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Housing Help From Uncle Sam
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- March 24, 2008
Federal home loan banks are cleared to buy about $150 billion of mortgage-backed bonds.
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Fannie: That Pricey Ski Chalet Can Now Be Yours!
By Alex Markels -
The Home Front
- March 7, 2008
Higher limits on mortgage loans mostly help those who don't need help.
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Wall Street Hates, Then Loves, Fannie Mae
By Alex Markels -
The Home Front
- February 28, 2008
After an ugly earnings betrayal, Wall Street and the government-backed mortgage behemoth try some make-up sex.
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