Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - Will they Survive?

It will be quite interesting indeed if the government finally gets out of the housing industry.

After a short downturn, I think U.S. housing would come back stronger and healthier. 

P.s. Also now following you on Twitter, nice post!

Jim,

I do believe that something needs to be done...and...I'm absolutely fearful that the government is going to. The failure of all their housing programs to date has been unprecedented. The industry is still extremely fragile and they need to tred lightly.

Rich

How can they fail with their hand in our pockets?

Few know that you are part of my faithful 49, I subscribe and look for you every morning!

Paul

It doesn't look very promising, given the bleak news today on the housing market and the scramble to come up with some innovative ways to stimulate the economy.  If Freddie and Fannie pull back, then that's like pulling the legs from under the table.  I heard that mortgage lenders might be subject to reduced compensation...This type of trend happened in health care, and I wouldn't be surprised within 3-5 years if we see this with real estate.

Jim once again we see a government entity that starts out well only to collapse because it's based on fantasy world, not the goal of profit.

As bad as they are ,it's hard to imagine life without them !!!!!!!!!!!!

Eventually the government will close the doors on Freddie and Fannie on a Friday. Open them up again on Monday with new names.  With our government educated populace most people will not even notice.