Fannie Mae Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Overall solid experience and I made lifelong memories."

What do you like about working at Fannie Mae?

"The people -- family oriented environment in large financial services firm. Additionally, the casual nature (dress, internal meetings, virtual working, etc.) of the regional office is appealing."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be careful -- the future state of the firm is uncertain and if you're ambitious you will become dissatisfied with the office paradigm. It's also harder for new people to join the family in regional offices since virtually all employees have been there over 10 years."

What don't you like about working at Fannie Mae?

"Too bureaucratic/hierarchical given experience of employees. Most of this is driven by the regulator. Weak management is an issue with no defined track for promotions/upward movement. Reward system is flawed and seems partial (not what you know but who you know)"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Shake it up and make changes in the regional offices where most managers have been in the same role for 10+ years. Diversity is also lacking in the management ranks."

What do you like about working at Fannie Mae?

"I love the culture, the resources and benefits and constant change."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I dont have any tips at this time except try not to be nervous."

What don't you like about working at Fannie Mae?

"Right now I just hate that volumes are lowering and departments are closing and disbursing away."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep enforcing change and fighting to keep a good ora and culture."

What do you like about working at Fannie Mae?

"Stability, scope and importance of work. Good organization, largest mortage platform in the world."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know someone or you probably wont even get in for an interview."

What don't you like about working at Fannie Mae?

"static, too many old clicks and friends hiring friends and family"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"less bifurcation, everything is generally done and tracked in the most complicated fashion possible."

"Fannie Mae leaves a lot to be desired"

What do you like about working at Fannie Mae?

"Paycheck, work experience, learning about the housing industry, work with talented employees"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Work at Fannie Mae only if you absolutely need the money"

What don't you like about working at Fannie Mae?

"Lots of bureaucracy, very hard to get work done, toxic work environment filled with office politics and bickering, managers show condescending attitude toward their employees, too little time to train and learn"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Treat your employees with respect, provide adequate time and training for your employees"

"Yes,This was very good place to work and my Team was excellent.I feel so fortunate to work under my manager with that team."

"I was employed as a contractor and enjoyed my employment tenure."

"A great place to work. Forward thinking and fair."

"High consultant turn around. Don't expect to become a salary employee as they generally replace consultants within 1.5 years. However this is a great company to work for if you need something to do while looking for something else.Don't expect technical fields to be held by technical people. Several non-technical people get hired daily into technical fields here. The department I worked in provided access for the entire company but only 5 out of the 17 employees had technical experience."

"I loved the work and the technology I used in my project. The project and team has given me a very opportunity to grow personally and professionally."

"I have worked for Fannie Mae for several years. The company compensation is great but the culture of cronyism is so widespread that offsets other benefits of the company. Lowest level of management efforts is focused to satisfy their bosses so they could move up and in between they forgot about their employees. Company does not value the experience and seniority of existing employees and HR does not do anything to change the culture."

"I have been working for Fannie Mae from last 10 years."

"This is my first ever corporate experience in the United States, and this company has provided me a good start and helped me to position myself in the next few years."

"Excellent place to work with cutting edge technologies to hone your skill set."

"Confusion on strategic direction is lending to politics and political bosses who believe their staff exists for their next promotion."

"I've worked for Fannie Mae for 16+ years. Throughout my tenure I have been afforded opportunities to change/progress my career and would recommend Fannie Mae to anyone who might be interested. The environment provides a good work-life balance and a diverse culture."