Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae Explained: A Homebuyer’s Guide to Mortgages and Consumer Laws
If you are thinking about buying a home, you have probably heard a dizzying alphabet soup of mortgage terms. Among the most common—and most misunderstood—are Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae. While they sound like a trio of friendly neighbors, these three entities are actually massive financial powerhouses that keep the United States housing…

