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Trump orders $200 billion mortgage bond buy to cut home loan rates

President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower mortgage rates and monthly payments. He said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enough cash to fund this. The plan aims to make homes more affordable, but experts say mortgage rates may not fall immediately. The Federal Housing Finance Agency will handle the initiative.

9 Jan 2026 5:42 am