Briefs, Notes & White Papers

Housing and Mortgage Markets and the Housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises in 2008

Author:

​​Andrew Leventis, Principal Economist
Forrest Pafenberg, Senior Policy Analyst
Valerie L. Smith, Senior Policy Analyst

​This Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) research paper reviews developments in the housing sector and mortgage markets and the activities of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks in 2008. The paper is part of FHFA’s ongoing effort to enhance public understanding of the nation’s housing finance system.