<P> On September 24, 2012, a judge dismissed a class - action lawsuit that contended that Freddie Mac made misleading statements about its exposure to risky loans in the run - up to the company's federal takeover . </P> <P> On August 10, 2011, the Federal Housing Finance Agency asked investors for ideas on renting homes owned by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration . </P>

Fannie mae and freddie mac after the bailout