If Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Go Private, Buying a Home Could Get Pricier

If Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Go Private, Buying a Home Could Get Pricier
Privatizing the government-sponsored mortgage giants could be a windfall for investors and raise interest rates for home buyers.
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