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Freddie Mac Prices $938 Million Multifamily K-Deal, K-F111

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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the pricing of approximately $938 million in new K Certificates, specifically the K-F111 Certificates, which are backed by floating-rate multifamily mortgages. These certificates, settling on or about May 20, 2021, feature a weighted average life of 9.52 years and a discount margin of 30-day SOFR average plus 24. Co-Lead Managers include Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. The issuance aims to shift some risks from taxpayers to private investors, enhancing cash flow options for buyers.

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  • Issuance of approximately $938 million in K Certificates enhances liquidity and provides stable cash flows.
  • The K-F111 Certificates back floating-rate multifamily mortgages, indicating ongoing demand in the multifamily housing sector.
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  • The K-F111 Certificates are not rated, presenting potential risks for investors.
  • Dependence on unguaranteed subordinate bonds may increase risk exposure for investors.

MCLEAN, Va. , May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has priced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates (K Certificates), which includes a class of floating rate bonds indexed to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The approximately $938 million in K Certificates (K-F111 Certificates) are expected to settle on or about May 20, 2021. The K-F111 Certificates are backed by floating-rate multifamily mortgages with 10-year terms, which are SOFR-based.

K-F111 Pricing

ClassPrincipal/Notional Amount (mm)Weighted Average Life (Years)Discount MarginCouponDollar Price
AS$938.4619.522430-day SOFR avg + 24100.000
XSNon-Offered

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  • Co-Lead Managers and Joint Bookrunners: Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
  • Co-Managers: Academy Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC

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The K-F111 Certificates will not be rated and will include one senior principal and interest class and one interest-only class that is also entitled to static prepayment premiums. The K-F111 Certificates are backed by corresponding classes issued by the FREMF 2021-KF111 Mortgage Trust (KF111 Trust) and guaranteed by Freddie Mac. The KF111 Trust will also issue certificates consisting of the Class CS and R Certificates, which will be subordinate to the classes backing the K-F111 Certificates and will not be guaranteed by Freddie Mac.

Freddie Mac Multifamily is a leading issuer of agency-guaranteed structured multifamily securities. K-Deals are part of the company’s business strategy to transfer a portion of the risk of losses away from taxpayers and to private investors who purchase the unguaranteed subordinate bonds. K Certificates typically feature a wide range of investor options with stable cash flows and structured credit enhancement.

This announcement is not an offer to sell any Freddie Mac securities. Offers for any given security are made only through applicable offering circulars and related supplements, which incorporate Freddie Mac’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 11, 2021; all other reports Freddie Mac filed with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) since December 31, 2020, excluding any information "furnished" to the SEC on Form 8-K; and all documents that Freddie Mac files with the SEC pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c) or 14 of the Exchange Act, excluding any information “furnished” to the SEC on Form 8-K.

Freddie Mac’s press releases sometimes contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond the company’s control. Management’s expectations for the company’s future necessarily involve a number of assumptions, judgments and estimates, and various factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in these and other forward-looking statements. These assumptions, judgments, estimates and factors are discussed in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and its reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, which are available on the Investor Relations page of the company’s Web site at www.FreddieMac.com/investors and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements it makes to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. The multifamily investors section of the company’s Web site at https://mf.freddiemac.com/investors/ will also be updated, from time to time, with any information on material developments or other events that may be important to investors, and we encourage investors to access this website on a regular basis for such updated information.

The financial and other information contained in the documents that may be accessed on this page speaks only as of the date of those documents. The information could be out of date and no longer accurate. Freddie Mac undertakes no obligation, and disclaims any duty, to update any of the information in those documents.

Freddie Mac makes home possible for millions of families and individuals by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Since our creation by Congress in 1970, we've made housing more accessible and affordable for homebuyers and renters in communities nationwide. We are building a better housing finance system for homebuyers, renters, lenders, and taxpayers. Learn more at FreddieMac.com, Twitter @FreddieMac and Freddie Mac's blog FreddieMac.com/blog.

MEDIA CONTACT: Erin Mancini
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Erin_Mancini@FreddieMac.com
INVESTOR CONTACTS: Robert Koontz
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FAQ

What are K Certificates issued by Freddie Mac?

K Certificates are structured pass-through securities backed by multifamily mortgages, aimed at providing investment options with stable cash flows.

When will the K-F111 Certificates settle?

The K-F111 Certificates are expected to settle on or about May 20, 2021.

How much is Freddie Mac's latest K Certificates offering?

Freddie Mac's latest offering of K Certificates totals approximately $938 million.

Who are the co-lead managers for the K-F111 Certificates?

The co-lead managers for the K-F111 Certificates are Credit Suisse Securities and Goldman Sachs.

What is the average life of the K-F111 Certificates?

The K-F111 Certificates have a weighted average life of 9.52 years.

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