Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association, FNMA) is a government-sponsored, stockholder-owned corporation that operates in the U.S. housing finance system. The company provides liquidity, stability, and access to mortgage credit by working in the secondary mortgage market. Fannie Mae acquires residential mortgage loans from lenders, packages them into mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and guarantees payments to investors, earning revenue primarily through guaranty fees and net interest income.
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Single-Family - Operates in the secondary mortgage market for loans secured by properties with four or fewer residential units. Generates revenue through guaranty fees for assuming credit risk and net interest income from its retained mortgage portfolio and corporate liquidity portfolio.
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Multifamily - Operates in the secondary mortgage market for loans secured by properties with five or more residential units. Earns revenue from guaranty fees for assuming credit risk and net interest income from its retained mortgage portfolio and corporate liquidity portfolio.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Anthony Moon Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer | Board Member for the Cortland College Foundation | Joined Fannie Mae in 2022 as CRO. Previously served as CRO for Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management Division and held risk leadership roles at GE Capital and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi. | |
Chryssa C. Halley Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | None | Joined Fannie Mae in 2006 and became CFO in November 2021. She has held various leadership roles in financial management, corporate strategy, and risk management. | |
Danielle M. McCoy Executive | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary | None | Joined Fannie Mae in 2006. Became General Counsel in January 2024. Previously served as Deputy General Counsel for Fair Lending and Corporate Governance. | |
Michele M. Evans Executive | Executive Vice President—Multifamily | None | Joined Fannie Mae in 1992. Became EVP—Multifamily in August 2020. Announced plans to retire in March 2025. | |
Peter Akwaboah Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Board Member at Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine; Museum of American Finance | Joined Fannie Mae in May 2024 as COO. Previously held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Deutsche Bank. | |
Priscilla Almodovar Executive | President and Chief Executive Officer | Board Member at Realty Income Corporation | Priscilla Almodovar became CEO of Fannie Mae in December 2022. She previously served as CEO of Enterprise Community Partners and held leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and the New York State Housing Finance Agency. | View Report → |
Stergios Theologides Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer | None | Joined Fannie Mae in 2019. Previously served as EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary before transitioning to CAO in January 2024. | |
Amy E. Alving Board | Board Member | Board Member at Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Member of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board | Appointed to Fannie Mae's Board in October 2013. Brings expertise in technology, cybersecurity, and governance. | |
Christopher J. Brummer Board | Board Member | Faculty Director at Georgetown University Law Center; Nonresident Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council; Advisor to PayPal, Paradigm Operations LP, and Digital Dollar Project | Appointed to Fannie Mae's Board in February 2021. Expert in financial technology, regulatory finance, and global economic issues. | |
Scott D. Stowell Board | Board Member | Founder, CEO, and President of Capital Thirteen LLC; Board Member at Toll Brothers, Inc.; Board Member at Pacific Mutual Holding Company; Board Member at HomeAid America | Appointed to Fannie Mae's Board in November 2024. Has nearly 40 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, including leadership roles at Standard Pacific Homes and CalAtlantic Group. |
- The provision for credit losses in the multifamily segment increased due to ARM loans that were written down and an investigation into lending transactions with suspected fraud. Can you provide more details on these ARM loans and the nature of the suspected fraud impacting the portfolio?
- With expectations of slower economic growth and the anticipated increase in the single-family serious delinquency rate due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, how is Fannie Mae adjusting its risk management strategies to mitigate potential credit losses in the near term?
- Given that housing affordability remains a significant challenge, with only 19% of surveyed individuals believing it's a good time to buy a home, what specific initiatives is Fannie Mae implementing to address affordability issues and stimulate existing home sales?
- In light of the projected decline in multifamily market origination volumes and the expectation of rent growth remaining below historical averages, how does Fannie Mae plan to manage its multifamily portfolio to maintain profitability and support affordable housing?
- The net income decreased to $4 billion this quarter from $4.5 billion in the previous quarter, partially due to smaller fair value gains. Can you elaborate on the factors that led to the decline in fair value gains and what measures are being taken to address this in future quarters?
Research analysts covering FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION FANNIE MAE.
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for FNMA.
- Fannie Mae's August 2025 Economic and Housing Outlook forecasts total home sales for 2025 at 4.74 million units, which is relatively steady compared to the previous month's forecast of 4.85 million units.
- Existing home sales are projected to reach 4.09 million units in 2025, an increase from the 4.06 million units recorded in 2024.
- Mortgage rates are anticipated to conclude 2025 at 6.5 percent and 2026 at 6.1 percent, representing modest upward revisions from the July forecast.
- The Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to sell a 5% to 15% stake in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through an IPO, which could raise about $30 billion and potentially value the firms at over $500 billion.
- Both companies have remained under federal conservatorship since the 2008 financial crisis, and previous privatization efforts were unsuccessful.
- High-level discussions have occurred with Wall Street bank CEOs, and the White House is considering whether to maintain federal guarantees and oversight after the IPO.
- The proposal has led to a sharp increase in the companies’ share prices, but critics warn of risks to mortgage affordability and market stability, with congressional approval and ongoing market uncertainties potentially impeding the plan.
- President Donald Trump is actively engaging with CEOs of major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, to explore strategies for taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public through a major stock offering.
- This initiative aims to privatize the mortgage giants, which have recovered from the 2008 financial crisis, repaid Treasury loans, and returned to profitability.
- Following Trump's meetings, Fannie Mae shares jumped 14.4% and Freddie Mac shares rose 5.7% in after-hours trading.
- Both companies demonstrate strong financial health, with Fannie Mae reporting Q2 net income of $3.3 billion and net worth of $101.6 billion, and Freddie Mac reporting Q2 net income of $2.4 billion and net worth of $65 billion.
- A key challenge for the privatization effort is addressing the significant regulatory capital shortfall of these government-sponsored enterprises.
- Fannie Mae reported net income of $3.3 billion for the second quarter of 2025, marking its 30th consecutive quarter of positive net income.
- The company's net worth grew to $101.6 billion in Q2 2025, with $88.1 billion added since the start of 2020.
- Net revenues for the quarter were $7.2 billion, primarily driven by steady guaranty fee income.
- Administrative expenses were reduced by 15% from the first quarter of 2025 and 6% from a year earlier, contributing to a total savings of $256 million in non-interest expenses.
- Fannie Mae provided $102 billion in liquidity to the mortgage market, enabling the financing of approximately 381,000 home purchases, refinancings, and rental units in Q2 2025.
- Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group has revised downward its mortgage rate forecasts, expecting them to end 2025 at 6.4 percent and 2026 at 6.0 percent.
- Annual home price growth, on a Q4/Q4 basis, is now projected at 2.8 percent in 2025 and 1.1 percent in 2026, representing a downward revision from previous forecasts.
- Total home sales are forecast to be 4.85 million units in 2025 and 5.35 million units in 2026.
- Single-family home prices increased 4.1 percent from Q2 2024 to Q2 2025, which is down from the previous quarter's year-over-year growth pace of 5.0 percent.
- This indicates a general moderation in home price growth that has been observed since the start of 2024.
- On a quarterly basis, home prices rose 0.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis and 2.0 percent on a non-seasonally adjusted basis in Q2 2025.
- Fannie Mae has initiated a fixed-price cash tender offer to purchase all eligible CAS Notes, with the offer documents dated May 22, 2025.
- The offer, which includes detailed pricing and purchase terms for the various CAS Notes, will expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on May 29, 2025.
- BofA Securities and Wells Fargo Securities have been designated as the lead dealer managers for executing the tender offer.
- Fannie Mae posted solid Q1 2025 performance with $7.1 billion in net revenue and $3.7 billion in net income, marking its twenty-ninth consecutive quarter of positive earnings .
- Boosted its balance sheet with a net worth of approximately $98 billion, reflecting nearly 20% year-over-year growth .
- Delivered $76 billion in liquidity to support the U.S. mortgage market, benefiting about 287,000 households in home purchases, refinancing, and affordable multifamily rentals .
- Reported a 36.1% efficiency ratio in Q1 2025—up from 30.9% in Q1 2024—attributed to lower fair value gains and higher non-interest expenses .
- Provided guidance with expectations of mortgage rates averaging 6.5% in 2025 and forecasted modest improvements in home sales and price growth .
- Announcement details included scheduling a conference call and directing audiences to the company’s website for further information .
- Eight directors were removed from the Board by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency, effective March 17, 2025, while five directors continue to serve.
- Four new directors were appointed, including William J. Pulte as Chairman, with compensation arrangements referenced from the annual report for the year ended December 31, 2024, and pending committee assignments.