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What is the main difference between Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae?

  • Fannie Mae is a GSE, Ginnie Mae is a government agency

  • Fannie Mae is a government agency, Ginnie Mae is a GSE

  • Fannie Mae deals with stocks, Ginnie Mae deals with bonds

  • Fannie Mae focuses on commercial loans, Ginnie Mae focuses on residential loans

Answer

The main difference between Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae is that Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE), while Ginnie Mae is a government agency. Both institutions play a role in the secondary mortgage market, but their structures and functions differ.
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