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The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals pushes for condo guideline changes

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Florida homebuyers are facing the same affordability challenges that other housing markets are grappling with, but with added regulatory hurdles if they want to buy a condo. The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP), which is hosting its annual convention this week in Orlando, is addressing those challenges head-on, looking to improve the Florida housing market […]

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MBA opposes GSE merger, supports explicit government guarantee

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In the debate over whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should merge, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has remained consistent: “We don’t think that would be a good idea,” chief economist Mike Fratantoni said. The trade group supports a stock offering that preserves stability in the secondary mortgage market while advocating for privatization with an

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Experts weigh Fannie-Freddie merger prospects

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Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman is fueling more speculation about President Trump’s suggested Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac merger this fall, but experts debate the near-term benefits.  The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO linked the concept to President Trump’s Truth Social post depicting a public offering for a single entity, citing the potential for a government-sponsored enterprise

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Shareholder Edge One Capital proposes Fannie-Freddie exit without higher rates

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Edge One Capital has disclosed its stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, calling the government’s prolonged control of the mortgage giants the “largest shareholder rights violation in U.S. history.” It’s also proposing a road map to return them to private ownership without the consequence of higher mortgage rates. The Raleigh, North Carolina–based investment firm’s

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Fannie, Freddie merger buzz draws mixed market response

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On Saturday, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image on Truth Social showing himself at the New York Stock Exchange with the phrases “MAGA LISTED NYSE” and “The Great American Mortgage Corporation,” dated November 2025. The post appeared to reference a Wall Street Journal report from Friday outlining Trump’s plan to make a stock offering

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President Trump envisions November launch for mortgage IPO

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The oversight agency for two government-sponsored enterprises sent out an image from President Trump over the weekend depicting a public offering for some of their shares near term but experts question the timing. The illustration from President Trump’s Truth Social post, like some others he’s posted around his policy initiatives, is designed to depict an

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Trump seems to confirm 2025 timing for Fannie, Freddie IPO

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On Saturday, President Donald Trump seemed to acknowledge reporting by The Wall Street Journal on Friday that he plans to IPO Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the end of this year. Trump posted an AI image on Truth Social of him at the New York Stock Exchange with the words: MAGA LISTED NYSE and

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Tech Pulse: ICE integrates with Freddie Mac, AI Summit welcomes experts

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Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: ICE integrates Mortgage Analyzer with Freddie Mac’s borrower verification tool ICE Mortgage Technology has integrated Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API into its Mortgage Analyzer, enabling faster, AI-powered income

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Trump’s GSE stock offering plan challenged by analysts

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Analysts are tempering expectations after reports that the Trump administration aims to sell shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the end of 2025 at a combined valuation of $500 billion — more than double some market estimates. They’re concerned about the feasibility of completing all necessary steps by year’s end. Meanwhile, the federal

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Trump plans IPO for Fannie, Freddie later this year

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The Trump administration is reportedly aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later this year. According to The Wall Street Journal, which spoke to sources familiar with the situation, the Trump administration is preparing to sell stock in Fannie and Freddie. Sources told the outlet

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