For more than 20 years, the mantra in Washington has been “more, not less” when it comes to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the expansion of homeownership. But in light of the financial crisis and Fannie and Freddie’s near-collapse, policy leaders are also rethinking the government’s role — and many Americans are starting to question whether homeownership is the only path to the American Dream.
Post-mortgage meltdown, where do we go now?
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Proposal would allow Freddie Mac to acquire closed-end second mortgages
FHFA says that Freddie Mac wants to offer homeowners an equity-tapping option that avoids debt and surrendering a favorable mortgage rate.