Trump plans $200 billion MBS purchases through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and markets are already betting on these winners
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On January 8, 2026 , Donald Trump announced that he plans to lower mortgage rates and thus monthly payments by purchasing around $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) . According to Bill Pulte , the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are set to carry out these purchases. The FHFA is the U.S. federal agency that oversees the housing finance sector, particularly regulating Fannie and Freddie; details regarding timing and mechanics remain unclear for now. At the same time, Pulte anticipated a...
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