Fannie Mae Redemption 
 
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- 
 
    Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) will redeem the principal amount indicated for the 
following securities issue on the redemption date indicated below at a redemption 
price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount redeemed, plus accrued 
interest thereon to the date of redemption: 
 
 
    Principal     Security Interest Maturity      CUSIP     Redemption Date 
    Amount        Type     Rate     Date 
 
    $225,000,000  MTN      3.500%   May 28, 2010  31398ART1 February 28, 2009 
 
 
    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 Maes 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.  
 
     SOURCE: Fannie Mae 
 
    CONTACT: Latressa Cox of Fannie Mae 
             +1-202-752-6707 
 
 
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