Regulatory Shift Fuels Optimism for Freddie Mac Shares

Freddie Mac shares opened with substantial gains following a significant regulatory development from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The sector regulator has substantially increased the multifamily loan purchase cap for 2026, setting it at $88 billion—a notable rise from the $73 billion limit established for the previous year.

This expanded lending capacity provides Freddie Mac with substantially greater operational flexibility to inject liquidity into the American housing sector. The enhanced limit enables a more robust execution of the company’s core mission to support affordable housing development across the nation.

A crucial component of the regulatory framework remains intact: half of all purchased loans must continue serving “mission-driven” purposes, specifically financing Read more...