Fannie is bigger household name. On a shareprice valuation Freddie is a little more valuable - but marginally. Just split the difference and go with both. Go figure...
FNMA commons were not party to the lawsuit. Therefore, they can enter another lawsuit against the Government and receive another tiny bounty if they win . FNMA is the better buy right now.
Yah eventually get check for a nickel per FMCC share so do the simple math then decide IMO. FWIW, I won't be thinking of letting go of my FMCC until then.