Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac provide liquidity and support for the U.S. mortgage market. For the past 16 years, the two enterprises have been subject to close supervision by the federal government. The arrangement, also known as ‘conservatorship,’ was established in 2008 after the collapse of the housing market. Conservatorship has, at times, restricted Fannie and Freddie’s ability to raise capital. With President Trump’s second term underway, some prominent voices are calling for Fannie and Freddie’s return to private markets. The move could potentially impact the rates offered for new mortgages in the U.S..
 
房利美(Fannie Mae)和房地美(Freddie Mac)为美国抵押贷款市场提供流动性和支持。在过去的16年里,这两家公司一直受到联邦政府的严格监管。这种安排,也被称为“保管托管”,是在2008年房地产市场崩溃后设立的。保管托管在某些时候限制了房利美和房地美筹集资金的能力。在特朗普总统的第二个任期内,一些重要声音呼吁将房利美和房地美重新交回私人市场。此举可能会对美国新抵押贷款的利率产生影响。