Fannie Mae posted an “illustrative” return on equity of 9.5% during its second-quarter earnings call last month. But that was based on the enterprise’s required capital rather than the capital actually on hand.

Freddie’s guarantee book of business rose from $3.104 trillion at the end of 2024 to $3.115 trillion as of the end of March. Fannie’s fell from $3.622 trillion to $3.610 trillion. (Includes data table.)

The sign of a good business model is one that makes profits in good times and bad. Fannie and Freddie have shown strong profits throughout the post-pandemic downturn. (Includes data table.)