U.S. Secondary Mortgage Market and Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) Quiz

Explore the role of government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) in the U.S. secondary mortgage market. Test your knowledge with questions on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, mortgage-backed securities, and more.

#1

Which government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) play a significant role in the secondary mortgage market in the United States?

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
HUD and FHA
Sallie Mae and Ginnie Mae
USDA and VA
#2

What is the primary function of the secondary mortgage market in the United States?

To originate mortgages
To purchase mortgages from primary lenders
To provide mortgage insurance
To regulate interest rates
#3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mortgage-backed securities (MBS)?

They are backed by a pool of mortgages.
They provide liquidity to the mortgage market.
They eliminate credit risk for investors.
They pay investors periodic interest and principal payments.
#4

What is the main reason for the federal government's involvement in the secondary mortgage market through GSEs?

To increase competition in the mortgage market
To stabilize the housing market
To generate revenue for the government
To privatize the mortgage industry
#5

What is the primary source of funding for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

Taxpayer dollars
Issuing government bonds
Stock market investments
Revenue from mortgage-backed securities sales
#6

Which of the following statements about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is true?

They are fully private entities with no government involvement.
They were created by an act of Congress to provide stability to the housing market.
They primarily offer loans directly to consumers.
They operate solely in the commercial real estate sector.
#7

Which federal agency oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
Federal Reserve System (FRS)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
#8

What is the conforming loan limit for conventional mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2022?

$417,000
$548,250
$822,375
$1,029,750
#9

What role does Ginnie Mae play in the secondary mortgage market?

Providing insurance for mortgage-backed securities
Regulating mortgage interest rates
Guaranteeing securities backed by FHA and VA loans
Issuing loans directly to homebuyers
#10

What is the purpose of the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLBank System) in relation to the secondary mortgage market?

To provide mortgage insurance to low-income homebuyers
To regulate interest rates on mortgage loans
To offer liquidity to member institutions by providing advances secured by mortgage loans
To issue mortgage-backed securities
#11

Which legislation established Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and provided regulatory oversight?

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
The Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act
The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act

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