Debt - Short-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-term Debt	$ 24,408	$ 37,718
Held by Freddie Mac
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-term debt par value	24,558	37,867
Short-term Debt	$ 24,408	$ 37,718
Short-term debt weighted average effective rate	3.66%	3.82%
Held by Freddie Mac \| Variable Rate \| Callable Short Term Notes [Member]
Short-term Debt [Abstract]
Short-term debt par value	$ 3,100	$ 3,000

Reflects the total carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of debt having initial terms less than one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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