The Federal National Mortgage Association ( OTCQB:FNMA ), more widely known as Fannie Mae, is a key supporter of the housing industry in the United States. Through the purchase of mortgages from financial institutions, Fannie Mae providesAbout My Writing: I am currently focused on income investing through either common shares, preferred shares, or bonds. I will occasionally break away and write about the economy at large or a special situation involving a company I've been researching in. I target two artic ...