Housing finance reform

Will federal control of Fannie and Freddie ever end?

09/03/18

Maybe political winds or another downturn will spark housing finance reform. But 10 years after the conservatorships began, the companies are still in perpetual limbo.

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Lawsuit, taped recordings by accuser keep pressure on FHFA’s Watt

08/21/18

The employee who made sexual harassment allegations against the agency’s director also claims Watt withheld her pay increase after she refused his advances.

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How next FHFA chief can reform Fannie, Freddie without Congress' help

08/14/18

The regulator of the government-sponsored enterprises has substantial authority to intervene as a legislative stalemate continues.

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A blue wave is coming. Banks need to get ready

08/08/18

The Ohio special election is the latest sign that Democrats are well positioned to retake the House in midterm elections this fall.

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House panel plans FHFA oversight hearing, invites Watt to testify

08/08/18

The House Financial Services Committee has scheduled an FHFA oversight hearing for September in the wake of waste, fraud and abuse allegations.

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What FHFA scandals mean for agency's future, GSE reform

08/07/18

The biggest impact may be to focus the administration’s efforts on selecting a nominee to succeed Director Mel Watt, whose term ends in January.

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Closing the tech gap on government mortgage loans

08/06/18

Banks aren’t the only ones that need to keep pace with digital innovation — government agencies must also work to stay relevant.

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Fannie reclassifies certain assets, sees big earnings boost

08/02/18

Fannie Mae’s treatment of a reperforming loan package helped drive up earnings by almost 41% to $4.5 billion, delivering a stronger dividend to Treasury ahead of a leadership change.

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Where GSE reform went wrong

07/30/18

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain in conservatorship nearly a decade after the financial crisis, and there’s still no end in sight.

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Seven contenders to become next FHFA chief

07/26/18

Whoever succeeds current Director Mel Watt will have a front-and-center role in efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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