Trump Plans IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The Trump administration is exploring plans to sell shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to public investors, marking a potential shift in the government's role more than a decade after bailing out the mortgage giants. These companies back mortgage bonds, ensuring investors get paid even if borrowers default.

Editor’s Note: This move could reshape the housing finance market by reducing government control over Fannie and Freddie, which play a huge role in the U.S. mortgage system. If it happens, it might mean more private investment in housing—but also raises questions about stability and risk for homebuyers and investors.

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly working on plans to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public through an initial public offering (IPO) later this year. Sources suggest the move could raise about $30 billion and value the two mortgage giants at over $500 billion combined.

Editor’s Note: If this IPO happens, it could be one of the biggest in history, reshaping the mortgage market and potentially impacting homebuyers and investors. Since Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac play a huge role in the U.S. housing system, any major changes to their structure could ripple through the economy—making this a story worth watching.