Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would be allowed to recapitalize under an agreement signed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Treasury Department allowing both government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to retain billions of dollars in dividend payments once every 12-month dividend period.
Allowing the GSEs to build capital was among the more than 50 recommendations included in Treasury’s plan for reforming the secondary housing market, and aligns with industry advocacy efforts.
Learn more details about the signed agreement.