Fannie financed $76 billion through its Delegated Underwriting and Servicing program, while Freddie pumped out $82.5 billion in loan purchases and guarantees.
Freddie’s multifamily structured credit risk notes are structured on actual losses. Previous issuances were based on a fixed-severity formula, which created a gap between when losses were booked and reimbursed.
Their new Senate majority, albeit a slim one, should make it easier for Democrats to pass key budget priorities. But what does it mean for Fannie and Freddie?