ilmscore | Prediction Details
"if they do that, there's going to be consequences under government control and the government's implicit guarantee. We get lower mortgage interest rates. But if those entities go private, then that backing is going to be gone and that could trigger higher mortgage interest rates."
By ClearValue Tax | August 14, 2025 | Correct
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Housing Market 2025 — Inventory Surges, Buyers Still Can’t Afford Homes 00:09:06 - 00:09:23
Interpreted Prediction
Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could lead to higher mortgage interest rates due to the loss of government backing, which currently contributes to lower rates.
AI Evaluation Notes
Since August 2025, there have been discussions and steps taken towards potentially privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While it's hard to pinpoint the exact impact solely due to privatization efforts, mortgage rates have generally increased since then, which aligns with the prediction.

Prediction Details

Topic
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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