Fannie Mae Will Not Issue Noncallable Benchmark Notes(R) in December WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fannie Mae will not issue a Noncallable Benchmark Note this month. Fannie Mae is a New York Stock Exchange company and the largest non-bank financial services company in the world. It operates pursuant to a federal charter and is the nation's largest source of financing for home mortgages. Fannie Mae has pledged through its "American Dream Commitment" to expand access to homeownership for millions of first-time home buyers; help raise the minority homeownership rate to at least 55 percent; make homeownership and rental housing a success for millions of families at risk of losing their homes; and expand the supply of affordable housing where it is needed most. Since 1968, Fannie Mae has provided $6.3 trillion of mortgage financing for 63 million families. More information about Fannie Mae can be found on the Internet at http://www.fanniemae.com/. Fannie Mae voluntarily registered its common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, on March 31, 2003. 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 Offering Circular dated January 19, 2004, 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. Benchmark Notes is a registered mark of Fannie Mae. Unauthorized use of this mark is prohibited. Style Usage: Fannie Mae's Board of Directors has authorized the company to operate as "Fannie Mae," and the company's stock is now listed on the NYSE as "FNM." In order to facilitate clarity and avoid confusion, news organizations are asked to refer to the company exclusively as "Fannie Mae." DATASOURCE: Fannie Mae CONTACT: Janis Smith of Fannie Mae, +1-202-752-6673 Web site: http://www.fanniemae.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/305450.html

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