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U.S. tweaks Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac bailout terms, requires all profits

The Treasury said on Friday it is changing the way Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will repay taxpayers in a move the Obama administration said would accelerate the winding down of the government-owned mortgage financiers.

 

Freddie Mac seeks $1.5 billion from taxpayers

Mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac FMCC.OB said on Monday it would ask for an additional $1.5 billion from taxpayers due to losses stemming from the weak housing market.

 

Fannie Mae seeks $5.1 billion more from taxpayers

Mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae said it would ask for an additional $5.1 billion from taxpayers as it continues to suffer losses on loans made prior to 2009.

 

Fannie Mae reports $11.5B loss

Government-controlled mortgage finance giant says it will request $8.4B from taxpayers to stay afloat.

 

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