November 15, 2011

Michael Petruccelli asks; What is a Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)?

Michael Petruccelli says; A government-owned corporation within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Created by Congress on September 1, 1968, GNMA performs the same role as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in providing funds to lenders for making home loans. The difference is that Ginnie Mae provides funds for government loans (FHA and VA).