Fannie/Freddie MBS pools with maximum credit scores of 700 or less were the most sought-after “story” in 2024, with issuance jumping 64% from the previous year. (Includes data table.)
During a confirmation hearing last week, Trump’s nominee to head FHFA was noncommittal in response to questions about GSE reform, a hint that the administration has other priorities.
The government watchdog said federal agencies associated with housing finance have met three of five critical criteria for mitigating the risk they pose to taxpayers.
The creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could grease the skids for an end to the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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