Fannie Mae
Mentioned in 21 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A government-sponsored enterprise that provides liquidity to the mortgage market and home builders, operating under oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Created following the Great Depression to stabilize housing finance, the company facilitates mortgage-backed securities purchases and influences housing demand through federal lending programs. Podcasts discuss Fannie Mae in contexts ranging from housing policy and market dynamics to potential privatization and federal monetary intervention.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
The Journal. · May 21, 2026
Barney Frank’s Legacy of Financial Reform
“Government-sponsored mortgage enterprise that required federal intervention during the 2008 financial crisis”
Rich Habits Podcast · May 14, 2026
Q&A: $1.3M IRA, Aging Parents & SpaceX's IPO
“Referenced for 5% down mortgage programs enabling house hacking with lower capital requirements”
BigDeal · May 13, 2026
Founder: How I Brainwashed Myself to Be a Billionaire at 34 | Ankur Jain
“Government-sponsored enterprise Ankur worked with to approve rental payments counting toward mortgage credit”
HerMoney with Jean Chatzky · May 6, 2026
Ep 526: This Mother's Day, Pass It On: Slow and Steady Still Wins
“Mentioned as provider of low down-payment mortgage loan programs for first-time homebuyers”
Ken McElroy Show · May 5, 2026
BREAKING: Warren Buffett Just Made Huge Prediction (Investors Beware)
“Berkshire is largest residential lender to Fannie Mae; reveals hidden real estate financing exposure”
Today, Explained · May 5, 2026
RIP Spirit Airlines
“Referenced as example of government conservatorship lasting 18+ years post-2008 financial crisis bailout”
The MORE Show · May 5, 2026
The Secret Loan That Lets You Buy a Fixer-Upper With 3.5% Down — And Skip the Renovation Bill | Sal Rizzolo
“Referenced as benchmark for loan product overlays and underwriting standards that lenders should match”
HousingWire Daily · May 5, 2026
How the Iran war escalation, jobs week are affecting mortgage rates
“Government-sponsored enterprise whose mortgage-backed security purchases are sometimes confused with Federal Reserve quantitative easing”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 23, 2026
Clearing the path to homeownership for renters
“Mortgage giant now able to use Vantage Score 4.0 credit model including rental payment history for FHA-backed loans”
The David Lin Report · Apr 22, 2026
Fed’s Next Move Revealed: When Is Rate Cut Coming? | Axel Merk
“Quasi-government entity mentioned in context of Fed's mortgage-backed securities purchases and credit allocation”
The Economics Show · Apr 17, 2026
Will the energy shock change global trade imbalances? With Brad Setser
“U.S. mortgage bond guarantor held heavily by China's central bank before 2008 financial crisis, illustrating risks of reserve accumulation”
BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
Ken McElroy: 2008 Prices Return for These Properties
“Government-sponsored enterprise providing housing shortage data and market reports”
Law and Chaos · Mar 27, 2026
Ep 216 — Zuck and Musk Get Pantsed In Court … Twice
“Housing finance entity chaired by Bill Pulte; subject of criminal referrals investigation by state prosecutors”
ImpactAlpha Podcasts · Mar 26, 2026
Pulling policy and financial levers for housing affordability with Carol Galante
“Now provides financing for accessory dwelling units for people with limited equity”
Macroaggressions · Mar 22, 2026
#631: Flipping the Banking System on Its Head | Michael Lush
“Post-2008 mortgage product offering alongside FHA, VA, USDA after subprime market collapse”
KCRW's Left, Right & Center · Feb 13, 2026
Texas Dems are stuck on identity politics with Senate race at stake
“Discussed as federal program driving housing demand through mortgage incentives and market configuration”
The Fox News Rundown · Feb 12, 2026
A Mother’s Warning as Tech Giants Face Addiction Lawsuit
“Government-sponsored enterprise overseen by FHFA; provides liquidity to home builders and mortgage market; potential partial privatization discussed”
Optimist Economy · Feb 10, 2026
We Don't Have a Housing Shortage. We Have a Paycheck Shortage.
“Mentioned as entity overseen by Federal Housing and Finance Agency director Bill Pulte”
Law and Chaos · Feb 3, 2026
Ep 201 — Ed Martin, Don’t Let That Doorknob Split Ya!
“Being turned into research arm for Trump's vengeance plans by Bill Pulte at federal housing finance agency”
Thinking Crypto News & Interviews · Jan 9, 2026
TRUMP IS ABOUT TO PUMP CRYPTO WITH MASSIVE QE PLANS!
“Government-sponsored enterprise through which Trump administration will purchase mortgage-backed securities”
The Strong Towns Podcast · Dec 11, 2025
How Communities Are Breaking Out of the Housing Trap
“Federal mortgage-backed securities entity created post-Great Depression to stabilize housing finance and prevent deflationary spirals”