FHFA: GSEs Draw Less From Taxpayers Than Projected
April 20, 2012
Fannie Mae and Freddie Macs combined cash infusion from taxpayers during the latter half of 2011 came in significantly below estimates forecast by the GSEs conservator, according to a new report. The Federal Housing Finance Agencys fourth-quarter conservatorship report noted that Fannie and Freddies actual combined draw during the second half of last year was $19 billion, some $10 billion below the Finance Agencys most optimistic projections issued last fall. In October, the FHFA circulated its updated projections of the financial performance of the GSEs, including potential draws under the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements with the Treasury Department.