usc 12 § 4567

Affordable housing allocations (BANKS AND BANKING (12 U.S.C.))

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effective 9/13/2026FederalAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

usc 12 § 4567
Subject to subsection (b), in each fiscal year—

the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation shall—

set aside an amount equal to 4.2 basis points for each dollar of the unpaid principal balance of its total new business purchases; and

allocate or otherwise transfer—

65 percent of such amounts to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to fund the Housing Trust Fund established under ; and

35 percent of such amounts to fund the Capital Magnet Fund established pursuant to ; and

the Federal National Mortgage Association shall—

set aside an amount equal to 4.2 basis points for each dollar of unpaid principal balance of its total new business purchases; and

allocate or otherwise transfer—

65 percent of such amounts to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to fund the Housing Trust Fund established under ; and

35 percent of such amounts to fund the Capital Magnet Fund established pursuant to .

The Director shall temporarily suspend allocations under subsection (a) by an enterprise upon a finding by the Director that such allocations—

are contributing, or would contribute, to the financial instability of the enterprise;

are causing, or would cause, the enterprise to be classified as undercapitalized; or

are preventing, or would prevent, the enterprise from successfully completing a capital restoration plan under .

The Director shall, by regulation, prohibit each enterprise from redirecting the costs of any allocation required under this section, through increased charges or fees, or decreased premiums, or in any other manner, to the originators of mortgages purchased or securitized by the enterprise.

Compliance by the enterprises with the requirements under this section shall be enforceable under subpart 3. Any reference in such subpart to this part or to an order, rule, or regulation under this part specifically includes this section and any order, rule, or regulation under this section.

Of the aggregate amount allocated under subsection (a), 25 percent shall be deposited into a fund established in the Treasury of the United States by the Secretary of the Treasury for such purpose.

No funds under this chapter may be used in conjunction with property taken by eminent domain, unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use, except that, for purposes of this section, public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits any private entity.
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Plain English

Under 12 U.S.C. § 4567, both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are required each fiscal year to set aside 4.2 basis points per dollar of new business purchases and distribute those funds—65 percent to the Housing Trust Fund and 35 percent to the Capital Magnet Fund. The federal regulator may pause these contributions if they threaten an enterprise's financial stability, and enterprises are barred from passing the costs on to mortgage originators. Additionally, 25 percent of the total allocated amount flows into a dedicated Treasury fund, and none of these funds may support projects involving eminent domain used primarily for private economic benefit.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and developers seeking financing or grants connected to the Housing Trust Fund or Capital Magnet Fund should understand that 12 U.S.C. § 4567 governs how those funds are capitalized through mandatory enterprise contributions. Compliant operators familiar with these funding streams generally track allocation cycles and any regulatory suspensions announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency Director. Awareness of the eminent domain restriction under this section is also relevant when evaluating project eligibility.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under 12 U.S.C. § 4567, the Housing Trust Fund—which supports affordable rental housing for low-income households—is partly capitalized through mandatory contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Tenants in affordable housing units funded through these programs may have rights tied to program requirements, and tenant-rights organizations can help identify whether a specific property is subject to those obligations. If concerns arise about how funds are used or whether program rules are being followed, filing a complaint with the relevant housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization are general paths available.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Related Rules

§ 1437
Declaration of policy and public housing agency organization
§ 5.100
§ 5.100 Definitions.
§ 5.107
§ 5.107 Audit requirements for non-profit organizations.

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