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What is the relationship between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

  • Competitors

  • Subsidiaries

  • Brother organizations

  • Parent and subsidiary

Answer

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are both government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) that were created to support the U.S. housing market. They are often referred to as "brother organizations" because they have similar missions and functions, although they operate independently of each other.
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