Banks are mixed on what they plan to do in the near term with the increased capital flexibility expected to be offered by the upcoming Basel III capital framework.

Democrats, if they gain majority in Congress, could focus on impeachment instead of new housing legislation, according to Mark McArdle, a senior vice president at Newrez.

Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal and Fannie Mae’s Jake Williamson detailed the GSEs’ challenges and successes in a deeply troubled mortgage market.