Public Policy

Freddie Mac is a unique corporate entity created by Congress to serve specific housing policy objectives. As such, we think carefully about the impacts of legislation, policies, and industry issues on our company and the ability to fulfill our mission. We believe it's important for our customers, shareholders, industry partners, members of Congress and others to know and understand our viewpoint on a variety of issues.

What's New

Freddie Mac Applauds Congress for Passing Landmark Housing Legislation

This action sends a positive signal of confidence to housing markets and investors. Freddie Mac will continue doing its part to help the economy by raising private capital, putting families into homes through sound underwriting, and helping troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure. We applaud the hard work of Congress and the Administration in advancing this important legislation.

Freddie Mac's Vital Role

As the housing crisis of the past year has unfolded, Freddie Mac continues to fulfill its mission to provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the nation's residential mortgage market, even as other investors have left the market.

• Freddie Mac's Vital Role in the Mortgage Market [PDF 515K] A printable version can be downloaded here.
• Serving Markets, Customers and the Nation's Homebuyers Every Day
• Public Officials Affirm Freddie Mac's Vital Role