Freddie Mac
The latest news on Freddie Mac
Twenty year Congressional veteran Mel Watt picked to head Fannie and Freddie's regulator.
It's one turnaround that once seemed impossible.
Taxpayers could profit from Fannie, Freddie bailout, but housing finance reform still needs discussion.
A popular federal refinancing program will stay around for another two years.
The beleaguered GSEs provide much-needed liquidity during market downturns.
The economy might be booming if not for budget cutbacks in Washington.
The refinancing boom has crowded out other forms of lending, including new mortgage originations.
Government mortgage giant credits housing recovery for improvement in its financial outlook.
Much of the blame for the housing bust fell on the GSEs, but they're not likely to be axed anytime soon.
The repeal of the law separating commercial and investment banking caused the 2008 financial crisis.
