Federal Housing Finance Agency

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is an independent government agency headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. With a workforce of 815 employees, the FHFA manages a significant portion of the U.S. housing finance market, overseeing assets totaling $6.2 trillion. The FHFA's primary function is to regulate Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, ensuring a stable and reliable source of funding for homeownership across the United States. This involves acting as conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a role assumed in September 2008. Working in collaboration with other regulators as part of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, the FHFA strives to establish market rules that safeguard the interests of all stakeholders within the housing finance system, encompassing banks, investors, and homeowners. Visit fhfa.gov for more information.