Calabria who has been nominated to become the next Director of the FHFA is set to testify in a confirmation hearing with the Senate Banking Committee today. Will he touch upon GSE privatization?
Read More »Children, Youth, and Veterans: Homeless in America
The Committee on Financial Services took a closer look at the continuing crisis of homelessness in America and the impact of the nationwide shortage of affordable housing. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Modeling the Future: Restructuring the Secondary Mortgage Market
Here are some of the recommendations made in a new research paper by the Wharton School and the National Association of Realtors on housing finance reform and the significance of the GSEs in the market.
Read More »What Is the State of the Union?
Here are some of the issues that were addressed by President Trump during his State of the Union speech and what they mean for housing.
Read More »“Not Putting Anybody Out of Business,” Says Waters
Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, sheds light on how to ensure fair lending practices, the need to uplift the poor, and her thoughts on HUD. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Crapo: “Fix Our Flawed Housing Finance System”
The Senate Banking Committee Chairman has introduced a five-point outline for housing finance reforms. Here’s what the plan is all about.
Read More »Joseph Otting Appoints New Chief of Staff
Here’s why the appointment of John Roscoe as FHFA’s Chief of Staff could be a significant move for GSEs under the agency’s conservatorship.
Read More »Fed Hits Pause on Rate Hikes
While Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled a pause on rate hikes, here’s how the Fed’s new strategy could impact housing and the economy.
Read More »Crapo Puts Housing Finance Reform Front & Center
The Senate Banking Committee has legislation related to the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at the top of its agenda. Here’s why.
Read More »Taking the Chair at Freddie Mac
Here’s why Freddie Mac thinks longtime corporate executive, Sara Mathew is a unique fit to serve as the GSE’s next board chair.
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