An article from Payroll Tax Tug-of-War Eyes Fannie, Freddie Fees Published Dec. 12, 2011 post share post print email license xedos4 One proposal to pay for the payroll tax extension is to increase the fees that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac collect from lenders when the agencies buy their loans. Recommended Reading Read More Globe St. - Capital Markets feed purchase licensing rights Filed Under: Economy