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Definition of Fannie Mae, FNMA from Mortgage Glossary

Fannie Mae (FNMA)

A private and tax-paying corporation created by Congress that acts as a secondary market investor to buy and sell mortgage loans. FNMA sets many of the guidelines for conventional mortgage loans, as does FHLMC.

Fannie Mae purchases and sells conventional residential mortgages as well as those insured by FHA or guaranteed by VA.

 

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