GSEs Shift Gears in 2005, But Continue Facing More Pressure from Booming Non-agency Market
January 19, 2006
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continued to invest heavily in the non-agency subprime and Alternative A market in 2005, but it wasnt enough to prevent the two government-sponsored enterprises from losing more ground in the mortgage market. With unexpectedly strong ARM business in the primary market and stiff competition from other MBS investors, 2005 wasnt a highly favorable business climate for the two GSEs. In addition to their business challenges, Fannie and to a [One data table included]