Company facts
- Founded
- 1968
- Employees
- 257
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
About
The Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) is a U.S. government‑backed entity that guarantees mortgage‑backed securities (MBS) for loans insured or guaranteed by the FHA, VA, USDA Rural Development, and Public and Indian Housing programs. By providing a full‑faith‑and‑credit guarantee, Ginnie Mae channels global capital into the housing market, creating a deep, liquid MBS market that supports reliable financing for lenders and expands affordable homeownership for veterans, rural borrowers, and low‑ to moderate‑income families. Currently overseeing a $2.7 trillion portfolio that serves over 14 million borrowers, Ginnie Mae offers the only MBS with the U.S. government’s guarantee, ensuring stability for investors and taxpayers alike.