Question

All of the following statements regarding Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) pass-through securities are true EXCEPT A) investors own an undivided interest in a pool of mortgages B) GNMAs are considered to be the riskiest of the agency issues C) the minimum initial investment is $25,000 D) investors receive a monthly check representing both interest and a return of principal

Answer 1

Answer:

B) GNMAs are considered to be the riskiest of the agency issues

Explanation:

The Ginnie Mae or GNMA pass through securities are mortgage backed. The Great recession taught us that mortgage backed securities are not always 100% secure, but they are still considered secure investments basically because they are guaranteed by the US government. They are similar to the securities sold by the US Treasury.

Ginnie Mae basically guarantees mortgages using federal funds (from Federal Housing Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs).