Freddie Mac

Correspondent Lenders

The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Freddie Mac, is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that buys mortgages, pools them, and sells them as a mortgage-backed security (MBS) to private investors on the open market. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) placed Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae under the conservatorship of the federal government, where it remains today.

Originally founded in 1970, Freddie Mac is based in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Latest Freddie Mac News

HomeLight survey highlights affordability pressures tied to consumer debt

Sep 18, 2025By Sarah Wolak

HomeLight survey reveals rising consumer debt ratios, affordability challenges in the 2025 housing market and insights on debt consolidation.

Mortgage rates tick up ahead of FOMC meeting

Jan 25, 2024By Sarah Marx
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announce “Mission Index”

Jan 24, 2024By Chris Clow
Mortgage rates dip to 6.6% to mark the lowest level since May 2023

Jan 18, 2024By Connie Kim
MBS market imbalance fueling higher rates

Jan 17, 2024By Bill Conroy
FHFA analysis finds racial disparity in appraisers’ use of time adjustments

Jan 17, 2024By Flávia Furlan Nunes
Mortgage rates inched up ahead of inflation reading

Jan 11, 2024By Sarah Marx
Mortgage demand picks up again: MBA

Jan 10, 2024By Sarah Marx
Rocket Pro TPO announces updates to existing mortgage products

Jan 05, 2024By Connie Kim
Mortgage rates continue a downward trend in the twilight of 2023

Dec 28, 2023By Chris Clow

Latest Content News

How the housing ecosystem can empower and educate borrowers about mortgage relief

Nov 14, 2023 2:35 pmBy Freddie Mac Single-Family

Unforeseen events like COVID-19, natural disasters, inflation and low affordable inventory make mortgage relief awareness critical. A more connected housing ecosystem can provide continuous education and proactive intervention to help overcome mortgage relief challenges.