Executives from Annaly and Two Harbors worry that ending the conservatorships of the GSEs could fundamentally change the buyer base for their mortgage-backed securities.
According to FHFA’s inspector general, the Division of Enterprise Regulation has been steadily working with Freddie Mac to remedy deficiencies in the enterprise’s risk management.
A 2021 SCOTUS decision made FHFA just another agency of the executive branch. That means Trump can meddle with any GSE policies and programs he chooses.
Senate Banking Committee members seek clarity over HUD Secretary Scott Turner’s statement that he would lead the process of ending the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.