FHFA

Don’t hand Fannie, Freddie over to the Fed

05/31/19

There's been chatter about whether the government-sponsored enterprises should be considered systemically important. But supporters must consider that such a designation would put the Fed in charge of their supervision, a step that would do more harm than good.

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Freddie CEO casts doubt on FHFA capital plan

05/21/19

Regulators want Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to build up massive amounts of capital before being freed from government control. Don Layton, Freddie's departing chief executive officer says that's easier said than done.

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'The status quo is over': FHFA chief vows quick action on GSEs

05/20/19

Mark Calabria said he wants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to take preliminary steps by Jan. 1 toward exiting conservatorship.

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Fannie, Freddie need strong capital position to exit conservatorship: FHFA chief

05/14/19

In his first public policy speech as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Mark Calabria stressed that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will have to raise significant capital via a public offering and take other steps in order to escape government control.

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FHFA announces senior staff appointments

05/13/19

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has named three senior advisers for policy, economics and communications.

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Calabria’s ambitious FHFA agenda (it’s not just housing finance reform)

04/25/19

New FHFA Director Mark Calabria isn't just charting a future for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but also fixing problems resulting from the "Qualified Mortgage" exemption for the GSEs and taking a "deep dive" into problems in the mortgage servicing market.

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Card issuers go social; Calabria vows to push for GSE overhaul

04/23/19

Change in strategy to lure new customers; new FHFA director wants to make Fannie, Freddie “stronger, healthier."

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Senior HUD official named FHFA deputy director

04/16/19

Adolfo Marzol, who has served as an adviser to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, will now report to the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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Weak revenue growth underlies bank profits; another Libor alternative

04/16/19

Citi, Goldman, BofA earnings rose despite flat revenues; benchmark would be based on rates set on the American Financial Exchange.

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Mark Calabria sworn in as FHFA director

04/15/19

The new head of the agency regulating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be at the forefront of reforming the housing finance system.

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