What is an 'Agency Bond'

An agency bond is a bond issued by a government agency. These bonds are not fully guaranteed in the same way as U.S. Treasury and municipal bonds.


These bonds do not include those issued by the U.S. Treasury or municipalities. They include such agencies as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Sallie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

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