Mel Watt

FHFA's Watt fights harassment claims as accuser goes public

08/20/18

Top U.S. housing regulator Mel Watt is privately reassuring people close to him that he will keep his post as authorities investigate an employee's claims of sexual harassment. Now, his accuser is heightening the pressure — speaking out publicly for the first time.

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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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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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Fannie, Freddie could need $78B in crisis: FHFA

08/07/18

The mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would have to draw as much as $78 billion in the event of a serious economic crisis, according to stress test results released Tuesday by the housing regulator.

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Leak of harassment probe is politically motivated: FHFA’s Watt

07/27/18

Politico reported Friday that the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is being accused by an employee of making inappropriate sexual advances.

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Hard to see how FHFA’s Watt survives harassment allegations

07/27/18

Mel Watt's term as director of Federal Housing Finance Agency ends in January, but his exit may be accelerated if the accusations in a new report prove true.

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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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FHFA, like CFPB, finds its constitutionality in doubt

07/17/18

With ruling in GSE case, the two agencies are emerging as the test subjects for a legal showdown over their authority.

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FHFA leadership structure is unconstitutional: Judges

07/17/18

A federal appeals court in Texas agreed with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders that the FHFA, led by a single director, violates the separation of powers.

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