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Who are the major investors in mortgages in the United States?
In 1999, commercial banks and thrifts provided about 27 percent of the total investment in mortgages. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac accounted for 17 and 16 percent of mortgages respectively. The rest of the investment came from life insurance companies, pension funds, credit unions, foreign investors and other sources, including private individuals.