Hear from industry experts including FHFA Director Mark Calabria on current trends in the housing market at the AEI-CRN housing conference.
Read More »What’s the Plan for Fannie and Freddie?
A plan to return Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private-shareholder ownership could be released as early as next month. What has delayed the transition?
Read More »Freddie Mac Reports Increased Income
Freddie Mac's comprehensive income increased slightly in Q2 2019, while its return on conservatorship capital improved to 14.1%
Read More »Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Nearing the End of Conservatorship?
The U.S. Treasury plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is almost ready for sign-off from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, but there are still several steps ahead.
Read More »Reforming Housing Finance in the Absence of Legislation
A new report by the Milken Institute calls for administrative reform to strengthen the housing finance system. Here’s why.
Read More »Trump Administration Sets Forth Plan to End GSE Conservatorship
In a report released by the Executive Office of the President, the administration recommended significant changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including ending their conservatorship and reducing the role of the GSEs in the market.
Read More »The Cost of GSE Reform
If the market crashes again, taxpayers are at risk. Congress seeks to reduce this risk by implementing reform the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but at what cost to borrowers?
Read More »Reform is on the Horizon: Watt & Mnuchin Assess
The status quo for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be changing according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. He and FHFA Director Melvin Watt separately addressed the state of the GSEs Thursday. Watt explained that reforms during conservatorship need to be kept in mind when addressing housing finance reform.
Read More »FHFA Director Watt Urges Congressional Action on ‘Not Sustainable’ GSEs
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Melvin Watt testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Thursday on the status of the housing finance system after nine years of conservatorship. His message? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac need to be reformed, and soon, else taxpayers will be footing a hefty bill next year.
Read More »A Look Back at Eight Years of Conservatorship of the GSEs
Tuesday marks the eight-year anniversary of the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Here's an in-depth look at the GSE's since the conservatorship took place.
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