Urban Institute researchers estimate the 7% fee the GSEs charge to purchase loans that have gone into forbearance after closing squeezes 255,000 creditworthy borrowers out of the market.

Democratic lawmakers said the re-proposed capital rule could adversely affect access to credit for borrowers of color and lower income individuals. Also, they said quickly recapitalizing the GSEs in the midst of a public health crisis might interfere with the nation’s economic recovery.

Some industry players believe FHFA Director Mark Calabria wants to use an activities-based review of the market to reduce regulations, which many observers think increase the cost of mortgages.