MEDIA RELEASE PR40988 
 
Fannie Mae Announces Offering of New Issue 2-Year Benchmark Notes(R) Due September 
24, 2012 
 
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- 
 
   The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA): 
 
 
                          2-Year 
    Pricing Date          August 27, 2010 
    Settlement Date       August 30, 2010 
    Maturity Date         September 24, 2012 
    Issue Size            TBD 
    Coupon                TBD 
    Payment Dates         Each September 24th and March 24th, beginning 
                          September 24, 2010 
    CUSIP                 31398A3N0 
    Listing               Application will be made to list the securities on 
                          the EuroMTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange 
 
 
    Barclays Capital Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co., and J.P. Morgan & Co. are the joint 
lead managers. The co-managers include, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Jefferies & 
Co., Loop Capital Markets, Mischler Financial Group, Morgan Stanley & Co., and Vining 
Sparks IBG, L.P. 
 
    Fannie Mae exists 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: Katherine Constantinou of Fannie Mae,  
             +1-202-752-5403