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by roflyear 1182 days ago
The federal government originates mortgages? TIL
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alxmng 1181 days ago
Apparently the Fed owns 1/3 of all mortgage bonds.
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alxmng 1181 days ago
https://mishtalk.com/economics/the-fed-now-owns-nearly-one-t...

… and ~25% of the Feds entire balance sheet is mortgage securities.

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roflyear 1181 days ago
They don't originate those loans.
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