Fannie Mae Redemption

WASHINGTON, May 17, 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 Date     CUSIP    Redemption
       Amount     Type     Rate                                  Date
     $25,000,000  MTNR    2.000%    May 27, 2014    3136FHQZ1  May 27, 2011
     $25,000,000  MTN     2.000%    May 27, 2014    3136FHRD9  May 27, 2011
     $15,000,000  MTN     1.650%    May 27, 2014    3136FHXT7  May 27, 2011
     $50,000,000  MTNR    2.250%  November 27, 2015 3136FMSS4  May 27, 2011
     $50,000,000  MTN     1.600%    May 27, 2014    3136FMTL8  May 27, 2011
    $200,000,000  MTN     2.050%  February 27, 2014 3136FMTQ7  May 27, 2011
     $35,000,000  MTN     1.000%    May 27, 2015    3136FMVY7  May 27, 2011
     $50,000,000  MTN     2.500%  November 27, 2017 3136FMWL4  May 27, 2011
    $100,000,000  MTN     1.430%    May 27, 2014    3136FPAN7  May 27, 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, Fannie Mae, +1-202-752-5403