Historical Events tagged with "subprime mortgage"
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U.S. Government Controls Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The U.S. government took control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two of the largest mortgage financing companies, in a bid to stabilize the housing market amid a growing financial crisis. This unprecedented action was necessitated by severe financial distress faced by both entities due to the subprime mortgage fallout, which had led to significant defaults and losses. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director James Lockhart were instrumental in executing this landmark decision, which aimed to protect homeowners and maintain liquidity in the mortgage market.
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