
ARCHITECTS OF THE AMERICAN DREAM
FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MAC, AND THE MORTGAGE CRISIS
James Davis(Author)
Lulu.com (Publisher)
Published on 25. March 2026
978-1-105-47237-4 (ISBN)
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For decades, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been the silent engine behind American homeownership, turning the dream of owning a home into a reality for millions. But in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, they became the ultimate scapegoats, accused of triggering the global economic collapse.
¿In Architects of the American Dream, author James Davis cuts through the political noise and misconceptions to deliver a powerful, fact-based defense of these critical institutions.
¿Discover the true story of:
¿The Untold Pre-Crisis Era: How Wall Street-not Fannie and Freddie-fueled the subprime mortgage bubble.
¿The Silent Stabilizers: How the GSEs actually lost market share by refusing to lower their standards during the height of the housing boom.
¿The Federal Takeover: The real economic and political forces that led to the controversial 2008 conservatorship.
¿The Future of the Dream: A clear-eyed analysis of the ongoing, high-stakes debate in Washington over the fate of housing finance.
¿Architects of the American Dream is an essential, accessible guide for homeowners, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the complex machinery that makes the American Dream possible-and the urgent need to protect it from political gridlock.
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978-1-105-47237-4 (9781105472374)
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Chapter 1: Genesis in Crisis: The Housing Shortage of the Great Depression
Chapter 2: The Birth of Fannie Mae: Stabilizing the American Dream
Chapter 3: The Emergence of Freddie Mac: Competition and Expansion
Chapter 4: The Mechanics of Securitization: Wall Street Meets Main Street
Chapter 5: The Golden Age of Homeownership and Growing Risks
Chapter 6: The Road to Ruin: The Housing Bubble and the 2008 Crisis
Chapter 7: The Government Takes Control: Conservatorship and Bailout
Chapter 8: The Aftermath and the Debate Over Reform
Chapter 9: The Future of Housing Finance: Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
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