Fannie Mae Prices New Issue 5-Year Benchmark Notes® due November 15, 2016

WASHINGTON, October 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA):

 
                       5-Year
    Pricing Date       October 18, 2011
    Settlement Date    October 20, 2011
    Maturity Date      November 15, 2016
    Issue Size         $3 billion
    Coupon             1.375%
    Price              99.776
    Yield              1.421%
    Payment Dates      Each November 15th and May 15th, beginning
                       November 15, 2011
    Spread             +39 basis points / 1.000%   9/30/16 U.S. Treasury
    CUSIP              3135G0ES8
    Listing            Application will be made to list the securities on the
                       EuroMTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
 

Barclays Capital Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and J.P. Morgan & Co. are the joint lead managers.  The co-managers include Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, FTN Financial Capital Markets, Loop Capital Markets, MFR Securities, Inc., and UBS Securities LLC.

Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital to local communities in order to serve the U.S. housing market. Fannie Mae has a federal charter and operates in America's secondary mortgage market to enhance the liquidity of the mortgage market by providing funds to mortgage bankers and other lenders so that they may lend to home buyers.  Our job is to help those who house America.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities of Fannie Mae. Nothing in this press release constitutes advice on the merits of buying or selling a particular investment. Any investment decision as to any purchase of securities referred to herein must be made solely on the basis of information contained in Fannie Mae's applicable Offering Circular, and no reliance may be placed on the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this press release.

You should not deal in securities unless you understand their nature and the extent of your exposure to risk. You should be satisfied that they are suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial position. If you are in any doubt you should consult an appropriately qualified financial advisor.

Benchmark Notes is a registered mark of Fannie Mae.  Unauthorized use of this mark is prohibited.