Housing Policy
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt talked about FHFA’s work as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator… read more
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt talked about FHFA’s work as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. He talked about the challenges and risks posed by ongoing government-sponsored enterprises (GSE) conservatorship, saying that one of the most serious was the ability to build capital. He also criticized presidential candidates for not talking about this issue on the campaign trail and urged Congress to tackle housing finance reform. close
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