Fannie and Freddie could make hedge funds a huge payday if they go public. One expert wants a ‘utility model’ for the Fortune 500 giants
June 11, 2025
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Co-Director of Penn Institute for Urban Research, Susan Wachter, featured in Fortune speaking about how hedge funds are set to make substantial profits from the potential public offerings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the two government-sponsored enterprises that play a crucial role in the U.S. housing market.
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