MEDIA RELEASE PR38171
Fannie Mae Forgoes Issuing Benchmark Notes on its February 2, 2010 Announcement Date
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) today announced that it will not utilize its first (February 2nd)
Benchmark Notes announcement date this month. As announced in our 2010 Benchmark
Securities Issuance Calendar, the company may forego any scheduled Benchmark Notes
issuance.
Fannie Mae is a shareholder-owned company with a public mission. We exist to expand
affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S.
housing market. Fannie Mae has a federal charter and operates in America's secondary
mortgage market to enhance the liquidity of the mortgage market by providing funds to
mortgage bankers and other lenders so that they may lend to home buyers. Our job is to help
those who house America.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy
securities of Fannie Mae. Nothing in this press release constitutes advice on the merits of
buying or selling a particular investment. Any investment decision as to any purchase of
securities referred to herein must be made solely on the basis of information contained in
Fannie Mae's applicable Offering Circular, and that no reliance may be placed on the
completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this press release.
You should not deal in securities unless you understand their nature and the extent of your
exposure to risk. You should be satisfied that they are suitable for you in the light of your
circumstances and financial position. If you are in any doubt you should consult an appropriately
qualified financial advisor.
Benchmark Notes is a registered mark of Fannie Mae. Unauthorized use of this mark is
prohibited.
SOURCE: Fannie Mae
CONTACT: Derek Lowe of Fannie Mae,
+1-202-752-2110
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