Trump Orders Fannie and Freddie to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds

The move, a bid to make homes more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage firms. Buying risky mortgage bonds helped push them to near-bankruptcy in 2008.

Jan 9, 2026 - 06:30
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Trump Orders Fannie and Freddie to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
The move, a bid to make homes more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage firms. Buying risky mortgage bonds helped push them to near-bankruptcy in 2008.

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