FHFA wants to claim exemptions “for certain system of records to ensure the agency can effectively carry out its statutory responsibilities while safeguarding sensitive information.”

Proposed legislation revives congressional debate about ending the conservatorships. But mortgage industry stakeholders are skeptical about the bills chance of passage.

Proposed legislation would allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase and securitize residential construction loans, provided those projects meet certain affordability and safety and soundness requirements.