Trump believes that having Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increase their retained mortgage holdings will put downward pressure on ...

A targeted mortgage bond purchase could help lower rates, but affordability may still be an issue as long as supply is ...

By asking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, US President Donald Trump is showing once ...

The move, a bid to make homes more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage firms. Buying risky ...

President Trump directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds, hoping to drop interest rates ...

President Trump announced on social media he directed the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds. He said ...

The Federal Reserve's decision earlier this month to start buying short-dated government bonds came after a recommendation ...

President Trump says he is directing the federal government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a move he said would help ...

The White House is hoping to boost affordability for buyers, but critics see echoes of the pre-crisis risk for the ...

President Donald Trump's suggestion that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac purchase mortgage-backed securities is ill-advised, many ...

If it actually occurs, it's definitely a great opportunity for current buyers to save some money,’ one expert said ...

The Federal Reserve has begun purchasing short-dated U.S. government bonds after concluding that bank reserves had fallen into its targeted ample range, according to minutes from the central banks ...