Hugh Frater, a former CEO of Fannie Mae, warned that merging the GSEs could reduce incentives for innovation and competition on pricing, among other issues.
While the trade group still submits formal comment letters, sometimes faster action is needed, such as a text from MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit to an administration official.
"I think any outcome is ultimately an acceptable outcome," Michael Comparato, president of Franklin BSP Realty Trust, said of potential reforms to the GSEs.