What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means

What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two giant mortgage finance firms, have been controlled by the federal government for nearly 17 years, but a long-dormant idea of making them private businesses is starting to make the rounds in Washington again. Scott Turner, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, said in …

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How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House

How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House

Wishing you could buy a home? It can be challenging to save enough for a down payment, given how much houses now cost. But many people don’t realize there are myriad programs that offer grants or loans to help home buyers come up with the necessary funds. “There are tons …

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