Fannie Mae Announces Offering of New Issue 3-Year Benchmark Notes® due August 20, 2013

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Jul 07, 2010, 09:51 ET

WASHINGTON, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM):


	3-Year
Pricing Date	July 8, 2010
Settlement Date	July 9, 2010
Maturity Date	August 20, 2013
Issue Size	TBD
Coupon	TBD
Payment Dates	Each August 20th and February 20th, beginning August 20, 2010
CUSIP	31398AX31
Listing	Application will be made to list the securities on the EuroMTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and UBS Securities LLC are the joint lead managers. The co-managers include, Banc of America Securities, FTN Financial Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs & Co., MFR Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan & Co., and Williams Capital Group L.P.

Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Fannie Mae has a federal charter and operates in America's secondary mortgage market to enhance the liquidity of the mortgage market by providing funds to mortgage bankers and other lenders so that they may lend to home buyers. Our job is to help those who house America.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities of Fannie Mae. Nothing in this press release constitutes advice on the merits of buying or selling a particular investment. Any investment decision as to any purchase of securities referred to herein must be made solely on the basis of information contained in Fannie Mae's applicable Offering Circular, and that no reliance may be placed on the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this press release.

You should not deal in securities unless you understand their nature and the extent of your exposure to risk. You should be satisfied that they are suitable for you in the light of your circumstances and financial position. If you are in any doubt you should consult an appropriately qualified financial advisor.

Benchmark Notes is a registered mark of Fannie Mae. Unauthorized use of this mark is prohibited.

SOURCE Fannie Mae