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Operate the business in a safe and sound manner.
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Promote sustainable and equitable access to affordable housing.
2023 Scorecard
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS
12 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.(Public Law 72-304 (1932))Established the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY CHARTER
12 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.(Public Law 102-550 (1992))Primary statutory authorization for FHFA’s regulation of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, including supervision of housing mission and goals and actions as conservator or receiver for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or any Federal Home Loan Bank.
(Public Law 110-289 (2008))
Amended the Safety and Soundness Act to create FHFA, place regulation of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Bank System under one regulator, enhance supervision of these regulated entities, and enhance FHFA's authorities as conservator or receiver.
FREDDIE MAC CHARTER
12 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.(Public Law 91-351 (1970))Created Freddie Mac and provided authority for Freddie Mac’s activities.
FANNIE MAE CHARTER
12 U.S.C. 1716 et seq.(Public Law 84-345,National Housing Act, Title III (1934), as amended by the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968)Created Fannie Mae and provided authority for Fannie Mae’s activities. Amendment in 1968 created the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), supervised by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Find regulations pertaining to FHFA supervision at eCFR.
CONGRESSIONAL LETTERS