Fannie Mae Redemption

WASHINGTON, May 16, 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

     $75,000,000    MTN     2.700%  May 26, 2015   3136FMUD4   May 26, 2011
     -----------    ---     -----   ------------   ---------   ------------
                                     November 26,
     $75,000,000    MTN     1.250%      2012       3136FMWH3   May 26, 2011
     -----------    ---     -----   -------------  ---------   ------------
                                     February 26,
    $125,000,000    MTN     0.700%      2013       3136FPEB9   May 26, 2011
    ------------    ---     -----   -------------  ---------   ------------
                                      August 26,
    $250,000,000    MTN     1.050%      2013       31398A2Z4   May 26, 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, +1-202-752-5403