GSE reform

Crapo shakes up GSE reform with housing finance plan of his own

02/01/19

The Senate Banking Committee chairman released an outline for overhauling the U.S. housing finance system more than 10 years after the government put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into conservatorship.

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Changes to capital rules should be part of GSE overhaul

02/01/19

As policymakers consider administrative reforms to Fannie and Freddie, they must address the problem of capital arbitrage to avoid overleveraging the mortgage system.

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'Can it be that these people take themselves seriously?': Comments of the week

02/01/19

Readers weigh in on calls that regulators consider the financial risks from climate change, respond to Trump administration plans to overhaul the housing finance system, consider GOP strategy on the House Financial Services Committee and more.

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FHFA's Otting gives Democratic leaders little detail on GSE plans

01/30/19

The agency's acting director said he welcomes lawmakers' “insight and perspective” on how to end the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Shares of Fannie, Freddie fall as hopes for quick-fix plan fade

01/29/19

A White House spokeswoman said the administration wants to work with Congress on a housing finance reform plan, providing evidence that changes might not be imminent.

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GSEs, data security top Senate Banking's agenda

01/29/19

Fixing the housing finance system is "the last piece of unaddressed business from the financial crisis," according to a summary of to-do items released by the Banking Committee's chairman.

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What is Otting's plan for GSE reform? It's complicated

01/28/19

The acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has promised substantial changes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but the exact mechanics and timeline of an administration plan are still a mystery.

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Top Democrats urge FHFA's Otting to clarify plans for GSEs

01/25/19

Recent comments attributed to the acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (who is also comptroller of the currency) have stoked speculation about the Trump administration’s housing finance policy.

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Waters to call in the big banks; trying to rein in elder financial abuse

01/25/19

The largest banks are expected to soon receive requests to appear before the House Financial Services Committee; banks taking steps to curb scams.

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Five House freshmen to watch on housing issues

01/23/19

Several new members of the House Financial Services Committee with backgrounds in housing could use their experience to address Chairman Maxine Waters' top agenda items.

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