In fact, commercial banks' loss rate on mortgages is 10 times that of Fannie Mae's. But home-owning rates for minorities, wage earners, single mothers, and other groups are still below 50 percent, versus 67 percent for the nation and 74 percent for white families. Fannie Mae wants to give all Americans a shot at the American dream. Embracing the strongest safety protections in our industry helps us attract the capital to make that possible. The Monitor welcomes your letters and opinion articles.
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