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The First in a Series of Fannie and Freddie Bailouts

The rumors floated on Friday regarding Fannie and Freddie turned out to be true.  This first bailout proposal, released a few hours ago, has three parts.  I say “first” because there is no way that this is going to be enough to save what’s headed our way nor will this be the only time the government will [...]

Posted: July 13th, 2008 under Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, General Real Estate, foreclosure.
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