The proposed rule would classify data brokers as consumer reporting agencies when they sell certain sensitive consumer information. However, it is doubtful whether the proposal will move forward under Trump.

Some industry groups are calling for a legislative solution to ending the conservatorships; others say FHFA and Treasury can do it themselves.

Although FHFA’s re-proposed rule takes into account many industry comments, stakeholders are seeking more clarification.

Additional inventory is expected to hit the market next year but homebuyers are expected to continue to face affordability issues.

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the new early-buyout securitization would provide issuers more liquidity in times of stress.

The Mortgage Bankers Association said HUD regulations don’t expressly prohibit convenience fees, and a retroactive administrative enforcement of an “apparent new policy” is inappropriate and misguided.

The Community Home Lenders of America warned that Congress shouldn’t use federal housing programs to pay for legislation.

More and more industry insiders believe the Trump administration will attempt to release Fannie and Freddie from conservatorship.

Industry trade groups want FHFA to rescind recently issued GSE guidelines and related surveys, and instead use the request-for-input process to make policy changes.

The Congressional Real Estate Caucus, supported by most of the mortgage industry trade groups, urged FHFA to suspend its title waiver pilot.