Starwood’s $1.72bn Freddie Mac refinancing demonstrates continued GSE impact

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been steadfast sources of US market liquidity alongside private lenders as borrowing pressures rise.

By

Samantha Rowan

and

Randy Plavajka

23 April 2026•2 mins read

Insight North America Commentary Lending Commentary

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