Fannie Mae Redemption

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2011 - Fannie Mae (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) will redeem the principal amounts
indicated for the following securities issues on the redemption dates
indicated below at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal
amount redeemed, plus accrued interest thereon to the date of redemption:

      Principal    Security   Interest   Maturity     CUSIP      Redemption
        Amount       Type       Rate       Date                     Date
                                         April 12,                 April 12,
    $100,000,000     MTN       1.100%     2013      3136FMJN5       2011
                                         July 13,                  April 13,
     $50,000,000     MTN       2.000%     2015      3136FMG99       2011
                                         July 13,                  April 13,
     $50,000,000     MTN       2.000%     2015      3136FMH72       2011
                                         April 13,                 April 13,
     $50,000,000     MTN       1.250%     2012      3136FMJS4       2011
                                         July 13,                  April 13,
     $50,000,000     MTN       1.500%     2015      3136FMQ64       2011

Fannie Mae exists to expand affordable housing and bring global capital
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.

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