Trump Mortgage Reform: Could Fannie and Freddie Shakeup Drive Up Rates?
July 9, 2025
A bold plan to overhaul the U.S. mortgage market is stirring fierce debate. Former President Trump’s proposal to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — the government-sponsored enterprises that back roughly half of U.S. mortgages — could raise borrowing costs significantly, analysts warn.According to housing market experts and Senate Democrats, the move could increase mortgage […]