April 24, 2019
Wall Street Journal: How Fannie and Freddie Prop Up America’s Favorite Mortgage (Video)
American Banker: Card issuers go social; Calabria vows to push for GSE overhaul
Deal Breaker: Oh, Look, Another Fannie-Freddie Plan That’s Sure To Go Nowhere
DS News: FHFA’s Calabria on “Meeting the Mileposts” for GSE Reform
April 23 2019
New filing in Fannie Mae, et al., click here to view
Peter Chapman writes, “Mr. Angel’s reply is due May 6. A copy of the order extending the deadline may be viewed above.”
The Real Deal: Going private: Fed housing finance chief details plan to end Fannie-Freddie oversight
American Enterprise Institute: Why the universal use of the 30-year mortgage is dangerous
April 19 2019
New filing in Bhatti vs FHFA, click here to view
Peter Chapman writes, “The Eighth Circuit did not schedule oral argument in Bhatti v. FHFA for May, and the Bhatti Plaintiffs sent the clerk a letter Friday asking that oral argument not be scheduled in June.”
New filing in Angel vs. Fannie Mae, et al., click here to view
April 18 2019
Seeking Alpha: Have We Seen The Last Frannie Net Worth Sweep?
DS News: Under Construction: Housing Finance Reform
The Heritage Foundation: Housing Finance Reform Has Never Really Been About Affordable Housing
April 17 2019
National Mortgage News: Senior HUD official named FHFA deputy director
DS News: FHFA Appoints New Principal Deputy Director, Industry Reacts
The M Report: Calabria’s and Marzol’s FHFA
April 16 2019
New filing in Angel vs. Fannie Mae, et al., click here to view
Peter Chapman writes, “FHFA, Fannie and Freddie oppose Mr. Angel’s motion for reconsideration because (i) Judge Lamberth reached the correct result the first time, (ii) any amended complaint would be futile, and (iii) Mr. Angel’s provided no new facts to revive his claims. ”
Wall Street Journal: Trump Officials Stress Urgency In Fannie, Freddie Revamp
Bloomberg: Fannie-Freddie Watchdog Vows Urgency in Housing Finance Overhaul
National Mortgage News: Mark Calabria sworn in as FHFA director
Forbes: Housing Finance Reform Has Never Really Been About Affordable Housing
Scotsman Guide: Calabria sworn in as FHFA director
ABA Banking Journal: New FHFA Director Warns of Vulnerability in Housing Finance System
Housing Wire: Mark Calabria takes over as FHFA director, begins push for housing finance reform
The M Report: Mark Calabria Begins Role as FHFA Director
April 15 2019
A series of three letters to the editor are published in Wall Street Journal, and may be viewed here: Housing Finance Reform: First Do No Harm
Bill Maloni’s GSE Blog: Fifth Circuit and other meanderings…
April 12 2019
Affordable Housing Finance: White House Approach to Housing Finance Could Damage Affordable Housing
CUNA: Calabria sworn in as FHFA director, CUNA shares priorities
April 11 2019
New filing in Fairholme vs FHFA, click here to view.
Peter Chapman writes, “Judge Lamberth placed his stamp of approval on the parties’ proposed protective order this week”
April 10 2019
Bill Maloni’s GSE Blog: Congress is Back
April 9 2019
American Banker: Analyst coverage of Fannie another sign GSE privatization gaining steam
DS News: Walking the Tightrope of GSE Reform
April 8 2019
National Mortgage News: Everyone has an opinion on Fannie’s future, one firm offers a rating
Roll Call: Why Fannie and Freddie need newer credit scoring models
Benzinga: Analyst Starts Coverage Of Fannie Mae, Views Common And Preferred Shares As A Call Option
RIS Media: Calabria Confirmed as Director of Fannie, Freddie Overseer
April 5 2019
Wall Street Journal: The Coming Trump Housing Crisis
The Hill: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reform should put American taxpayers first
National Mortgage News: Downsizing Fannie, Freddie could help banks, hurt nonbanks
National Mortgage Professional: Moody’s: GSE Reform Can Have Negative Credit Implications
Bloomberg: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Are Getting a New Overseer
Reuters: U.S. Senate confirms housing regulator overseeing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Law 360: Senate Confirms Calabria To Lead Housing Finance Regulator
Politico: Senate confirms Calabria to lead housing finance overhaul
The Hill: Senate confirms Trump pick for agency overseeing Fannie, Freddie
Market Watch: Senate confirms Mark Calabria as head of Fannie, Freddie regulator
Market Watch: Calabria confirmed by Senate to head the FHFA
Housing Wire: Senate confirms Mark Calabria to lead FHFA
DS News: Mark Calabria Confirmed as FHFA Director: Industry Reaction
April 4 2019
DS News: Planning for the Possible End of GSE Conservatorship
Value Walk: This Fund Expects To Triple Its Money On GSE Preferred Shares
American Banker: FHFA’s Otting authorizes GSE affordable housing payments
April 3 2019
Fox Business: Trump mulls taking Fannie, Freddie private, seeks Wall Street input
The Hill: President makes the smart call for reforming housing finance system
American Banker: House Democrat moves goalposts for GSE reform
CUNA: McConnell files cloture on Calabria nomination to lead FHFA
April 2 2019
The Real Deal: Don’t expect a deal on Fannie and Freddie anytime soon
The M Report: The GSE Patch and Higher DTI Borrowers
April 1 2019
New filing in Fairholme vs FHFA, click here to view
Peter Chapman writes, “Fairholme, Arrowood, the Class Plaintiffs, FHFA, Fannie and Freddie presented a stipulation to Judge Lamberth this past week for the handling of confidential and privileged documents in litigation before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The agreed order is similar to the protective order entered by Judge Sweeney in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. ”
Wall Street Journal: This Time Probably Isn’t Different for Fannie, Freddie
Lexology: White House calls for end to GSE conservatorships; Senate holds housing finance hearings
Deal Breaker: If You’ve Got An Idea To Solve This Fannie-Freddie Mess, Please Tell Larry Kudlow
New York Post: Trump’s key step toward avoiding another mortgage meltdown
Seeking Alpha: Otting Suggests Frannie Capital Raise From Trump Memorandum
American Action Forum: AAF ANALYZES THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S MEMO ON HOUSING FINANCE REFORM
The Hill: Protect small lenders in GSE reform
Dodd Frank Update: Trump outlines housing finance reform priorities
MENA FM: Trump steps in Fannie-Freddie mess with a fix still a way off
Bill Maloni’s GSE Blog: The good guys win one, with CMLA and Prof. Levitin my heroes