Here's what happens if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac go private

The U.S. government may soon return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private markets less than two decades after turmoil nearly toppled the mortgage industry.

Will Trump take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac private?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support the U.S. mortgage market. The two were placed into a strict form of government oversight called "conservatorship" in 2008 as the global financial crisis mounted. This has at times limited Fannie's and Freddie's ability to raise capital. Some associates of President

Weekly mortgage demand drops 6%, as homebuyers remain 'on the fence'

Mortgage rates dipped slightly last week, but so did mortgage demand, as housing affordability continues to sideline potential buyers.

Tariffs will be 'pretty manageable' across the housing complex, says UBS' John Lovallo

John Lovallo, UBS homebuilders and building products analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of homebuilders sentiment, potential impact of President Trump's tariffs, his top picks in the housing sector, and more.