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» Thinking About MBS Investors, FHFA Chief Watt Testifies that it would be ‘Irresponsible’ for Fannie and Freddie Not to Have a Capital Buffer
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Thinking About MBS Investors, FHFA Chief Watt Testifies that it would be ‘Irresponsible’ for Fannie and Freddie Not to Have a Capital Buffer
May 11, 2017
Paul Muolo
A former Congressman, Watt knows full well that by allowing Fannie and Freddie to build capital once again it will set off a political firestorm...
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