Fannie Mae Announces Auction Results for Reopening of 5-Year Benchmark Notes(R) due July 28, 2015

WASHINGTON, August 3, 2010 - The following is being issued by Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA):

                            5-Year (Reopening)
    Pricing Date            August 3, 2010
    Settlement Date         August 5, 2010
    Maturity Date           July 28, 2015
    Reopen Size             US$1 billion
    Current Outstanding     US$3 billion
    Coupon                  2.375%
    Price                   102.925
    Yield                   1.759%
    Payment Dates           Each July 28th and January 28th, beginning
                             January 28, 2011
    CUSIP                   31398AU34
    Listing                 Application will be made to list the securities
                             on the EuroMTF market of the Luxembourg Stock
                             Exchange

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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. 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.

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this mark is prohibited.

Katherine Constantinou of Fannie Mae, +1-202-752-5403