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There Is No Housing Shortage: What Legendary Investor Michael Burry Really Thinks Is Wrong with the U.S. Housing Market

Michael Burry rejects the housing-shortage narrative, arguing policy‑driven immobility and wealth‑driven demand are the real culprits. He’s bullish on Fannie and Freddie but not on the broader market.

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Bill Ackman told spooked investors to get over the Iran war and buy Fannie and Freddie. Stocks surged 40% the next day

The Pershing Square Capital Management CEO is the largest shareholder in each company and stands to benefit the most from the stock surge.

Fortune

Trump's housing market plan contains a fatal flaw and multiple obstacles, Morgan Stanley says

"Affordability in U.S. housing is a tricky issue that lacks a silver bullet," the bank said. Trump's actions are only "modestly helpful" for affordability.

Fortune

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The 6 Ways Trump Tried To Control the Economy Last Week

From defense contracting and mortgage finance to credit, housing, and monetary policy, Trump is leaning heavily on command-and-control economics.

Reason

Michael Burry Reveals 'Sizable' Stakes In Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: 'Toxic Twins No More'

Famed investor Michael Burry, best known for his prescient bet against the housing market portrayed in “The Big Short,” has revealed he holds “sizable positions” in mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC).

Benzinga

Dear Fannie Mae Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for November 18

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is set to propose a deal for the government-sponsored mortgage financier.

Barchart

Peter Schiff Calls Trump's Freddie And Fannie IPO Plan A 'Bad Idea': Sole Purpose Is To 'Reward' President's Friends

Economist Peter Schiff is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s plans for an initial public offering for Fannie Mae or the Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:FMCC), also known as Freddie Mac.

Benzinga

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Mortgage Bankers Association Voices Concerns With Trump's Plans For Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Merger

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has voiced its concerns regarding the potential merger of Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA) or Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (OTC:FMCC) or Freddie Mac. This comes as the Trump Administration considers substantial changes to the conservatorship of these government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), which…

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Lutnick Hints At Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac IPO In 2025 To Show The 'Mark To Market' Worth To American Taxpayers—'Largest IPO In History'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that the U.S. government is considering a public offering for Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) “sooner” than people think.

Benzinga

Bill Ackman Supports Capital Reform That Could Bring Fannie And Freddie Back To NYSE

Hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman has voiced his support for a proposal to restructure the capital requirements of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC:FNMA), Fannie Mae, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (OTC:FMCC), Freddie Mac.

Benzinga

Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should compete and survive on the same terms as other regulated financial firms.

Fortune

As Trump Talks Privatization, Is Freddie Mac Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Shares of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have gained momentum in recent trading sessions, following Trump’s comments around taking these GSEs private.

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Bill Ackman’s Bold Case for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Bill Ackman predicts massive gains for Fannie Mae (OTC: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) if they exit conservatorship under a second Trump term.

MarketBeat

Mark Calabria on Mortgages, Interest Rates, and Debt

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac distort the housing market, explains Mike Pence's former chief economist.

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FHA loan vs. conventional loan: What homebuyers should know

FHA home loans can be a good option for first-time homebuyers, as well as those with lower credit scores, as they’re backed by the federal government.

Fortune

Here's where your credit score should be to buy a house

Mortgage lenders use specific credit scores—here are the minimum credit scores you need for a variety of mortgage types.

Reason

The Biden Administration Flirts With Imposing Nationwide Rent Control Via Executive Action

The White House's idea of using Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to adopt rent control faces numerous legal and practical hurdles.

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