Freddie Mac Q2 Net Income Surges 61% to $3.8B on Credit Reserve Release

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Freddie Mac reported Q2 2026 net income of $3.8 billion, up 61% year-over-year, fueled by a credit reserve release. Net worth rose to $77.8 billion, but delinquency rates increased in both Single-Family and Multifamily portfolios.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · FMCC

• Net Income Surges 61%

  Q2 2026 net income was $3.8 billion, up from $2.4 billion in Q2 2025, driven by an $880 million credit reserve release in Single-Family.

• Credit Reserve Release vs. Prior Build

  The $880 million benefit for credit losses in Q2 2026 compares to a $783 million provision in Q2 2025, reflecting updated house price scenarios.

• Net Worth Strengthens

  Net worth increased to $77.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, from $64.8 billion a year earlier, adding to the senior preferred stock liquidation preference.

• Delinquency Rates Edge Higher

  Single-Family serious delinquency rate rose to 0.60% from 0.55% a year ago; Multifamily delinquency rate increased to 0.51% from 0.44% at year-end 2025.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · FMCC · Finance

A dramatic swing in credit reserves propelled Freddie Mac's second-quarter net income 61% higher year-over-year to $3.8 billion. The Single-Family segment released $880 million in reserves, a stark contrast to the $783 million build recorded a year ago. Net worth climbed to $77.8 billion, reinforcing the capital base. Yet credit quality is beginning to fray: the Single-Family serious delinquency rate edged up to 0.60%, and Multifamily delinquencies rose to 0.51%. Adding to the headwinds, a federal appeals court affirmed a $313 million judgment against the company in the Purchase Agreement litigation on July 24, 2026, while the material weakness in internal controls remains unremediated. The earnings beat is notable, but deteriorating credit trends and the legal overhang temper the positive headline.