18 years ago, US govt took over finance giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac: Why it mattered in 2008 crisis

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac entered government conservatorship in 2008. These mortgage giants remain under federal control after eighteen years. Treasury invested over $191 billion in the companies between 2008 and 2017. Recent agreements address their eventual release from government oversight. However, a definitive timeline for their exit from conservatorship is not yet confirmed.
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