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Agency Bonds

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Agency Bonds
A bond issued by a government agency. These bonds are not fully guaranteed in the same sense as U.S. Treasury and Municipal bonds.

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These bonds do not include those issued by the U.S. Treasury or Municipalities. The include such agencies as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Sallie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.


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