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Trump says he wants government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

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  • Trump proposes government to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to push down rates and ease borrower payments.
  • The plan would use about $200 billion in cash held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while they're under government conservatorship.
  • Analysts say the move could modestly lower borrowing costs if rates fall, but may create risks for home prices and affordability.

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Trump vows to slash mortgage rates, revive 'American Dream' while blaming Biden housing failures in Truth post

https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-vows-slash-mortgage-rates-revive-american-dream-after-biden-housing-failuresFoxbusiness.com
Trump vows to slash mortgage rates, revive 'American Dream' while blaming Biden housing failures in Truth post

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 3 years as Trump orders buying of $200 billion in mortgage bonds

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/heres-whats-happening-now-with-mortgage-rates-.htmlCnbc.com
Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 3 years as Trump orders buying of $200 billion in mortgage bonds

Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs | CNN Business

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/business/mortgage-bonds-trump-purchase-ratesCnn.com
Trump orders ‘my representatives’ to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds in effort to lower housing costs | CNN Business

Trump says he is instructing 'representatives' to buy $200 billion in mortgage bond in an effort to push down rates

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-said-representatives-to-buy-mortgage-bonds-2026-1Businessinsider.com
Trump says he is instructing 'representatives' to buy $200 billion in mortgage bond in an effort to push down rates

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 9, 2026: Trump floats plan to push rates down

https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/mortgages/article/mortgage-refinance-interest-rates-today-friday-january-9-2026-110057082.htmlFinance.yahoo.com

Trump says he wants government to buy $200B in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

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