The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is an independent agency established in 2008 under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act. Responsible for overseeing entities like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, FHFA ensures these organizations operate safely and soundly to provide housing finance and community investment.
FHFA also serves as the conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, offering tools and resources such as interactive data visualization dashboards and risk analysis tools to help stakeholders understand housing and mortgage market trends, as well as address issues like climate risk and natural disasters.