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GSE Non-Prime Holdings Causing Problems

December 12, 2008
Formerly high-quality subprime and Alt A assets held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have turned into huge liabilities for the government-sponsored enterprises. The GSEs shut down their non-prime purchases this year and aren’t expected back any time soon. However, the GSEs faced harsh criticism from Democrats in Congress this week regarding the mortgages... [Includes one chart]
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