If you've ever bought a home, there's a good chance Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac played a role in your mortgage, even if you didn't know it. But these government-sponsored entities have a complex history, and their potential return to private ownership could shake up the housing market.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are trending because discussions about their potential return to private ownership are heating up.
After over 15 years under government conservatorship, there's renewed talk about an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or other recapitalization plans.