With GSE Multifamily MBS Issuance at Record Levels, FHFA Looks For Ways to Boost Private Sector Role
August 16, 2013
Although Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are at near records on issuing bonds backed by multifamily mortgages, the Federal Housing Finance Agency is now soliciting comments from the public on how to pare the role of the government-sponsored enterprises in that business. The agency recently published notice that it wants input from the industry in evaluating alternatives for further contracting the multifamily business and is seeking views on the potential market impact of various strategies. According to figures provided to Inside MBS & ABS, Fannie is...