Fannie Mae Redemption.

WASHINGTON, October 27 /PRNewswire/ --

Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM
FNM Free National Movement (Bahamas)
FNM Foot and Mouth ) will redeem the principal amounts indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption:

       Principal   Security  Interest   Maturity      CUSIP      Redemption
        Amount      Type       Rate       Date                      Date
     US$40,000,000   MTN      5.150%    November 6,  3136F75G8   November 6,
                                          2009                      2008
    US$175,000,000   MTN      4.675%     May 6,      3136F8WK7   November 6,
                                          2011                      2008
    US$250,000,000   MTN      4.350%     May 6,      3136F9ML4   November 6,
                                          2013                      2008
    US$100,000,000   MTN      5.330%    November 6,  31398AJT0   November 6,
                                          2017                      2008

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. In 2008, we mark our 70th year of service to America's housing market. 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 that 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 the light of your circumstances and financial position. If you are in any doubt you should consult an appropriately qualified financial advisor.

Web site: http://www.fanniemae.com

Latressa Cox of Fannie Mae, [phone]