James Whitlinger

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Freddie Mac

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

James Whitlinger has been Freddie Mac’s Chief Financial Officer since January 2025, after serving as interim CFO in the second half of 2024. He oversees the Finance Division, covering financial controls, accounting, investor relations, planning and reporting, tax and capital, as well as corporate services and regulatory affairs. He joined Freddie Mac in 2014 as chief financial officer of its Single-Family business, after 22 years at GMAC ResCap and Residential Capital, where he rose to executive vice president and CFO. Freddie Mac ranked No. 33 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Freddie Mac since January 2025.
• Interim Chief Financial Officer, June to December 2024.
• Senior Vice President – Single-Family CFO, 2014 to 2024.
• Executive Vice President and CFO of Residential Capital LLC.

Professional Journey

Whitlinger spent 22 years at GMAC ResCap and Residential Capital in leadership positions, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Residential Capital LLC and its subsidiaries.

He joined Freddie Mac in September 2014 as Senior Vice President and Single-Family CFO. From June 2024 he was also interim CFO of the company, and in January 2025 he became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Education

No first-party source read for this profile states his education.