And some point, it stands to reason that the U.S. Treasury Department would hire an investment banking firm with a specialty in Washington matters to assist in a recap and release plan…

Under the Crapo plan, the multifamily business of Fannie and Freddie would be sold to the highest bidder...

Keep an eye on Rep. Katie Porter, the freshman Congressman from California…

The appointment is effective February 4...

Should the White House have picked one of three deputy directors instead?

One of those powers, according to the filing, is: “The adoption of an agreement of merger or consolidation or the adoption of a certificate of ownership or merger.”

Given Calabria’s past statements about the GSEs, some Democrats believe he isn’t the best person for the job…

The White House: “Housing finance reform is a priority for the administration … At this time, no decisions have been made on any reform plan. As part of the process, however, the administration will work with Congress…”

In the Zabriskes’ case, the foreclosure was a short sale that had been miscategorized…

So much for administrative reform of Fannie and Freddie...