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The Cost of Privatizing the GSEs: Higher Mortgage Rates. But How Much Higher?
June 3, 2015
Brandon Ivey
If Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were privatized, they would likely have to increase their capital from current levels and face increased borrowing costs.
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