Analysts ponder whether the administration is committed to making key reforms to the GSEs in the midst of an election year.

Senate Banking Committee members are seeking more information on the administration’s plan to release the GSEs from conservatorship.

In a partial ruling, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has allowed a collection of lawsuits challenging the net-worth sweep to go to trial.

The re-proposal means the industry can expect extensive revisions. Nevertheless, the FHFA said the move will not affect the timeline for the recap and re-lease of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Craig Phillips, the former Treasury point man on housing reform, told industry insiders that the recap and release of Fannie and Freddie should “really respect the rights of the current shareholders.”

FHFA Director Mark Calabria said to exit conservatorship Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will have to be adequately capitalized and make appropriate changes to their culture.

One of these days, the two mortgage giants will commence with a new stock offering. Right? The market seems to be betting on the fact, as are the government-sponsored enterprises.

Contrary to recent reports, McKinsey will not help Freddie develop a plan to exit conservatorship. The contract is a routine part of stress testing.

Aside from g-fee pricing, most of the ways the GSEs could engage in volume discounting would take place in the secondary market. That means they’re not really violating regulations.

FHFA Director Mark Calabria said he would be willing to wipe out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders if needed to ensure taxpayers don’t have to bail out the mortgage giants again.