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Housing Finance Reform: Obama Administration Takes Two Moves, Supports Fannie & Freddie, and Plans a Road Show

Posted in Good Times for Lenders, Market Trends

On Wednesday, April 14, the White House and the HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan both took steps in support of reforms for the housing market (including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac).  Here is a quick summary:  White House Asks Public Input on 7 Questions:  The Obama Administration issued a press release asking for public comment on seven questions,… Continue Reading

Capital Markets Scorecard: Committee & Council Meetings at MBA-CREF Convention – Spring Is In The Air!!

Posted in Good Times for Lenders, Market Trends, Tough Times for Lenders

Unlike the CMSA January Conference (where the primary focus is on addressing substantive issues) [link], the MBA-CREF convention has a primary focus on relationships: mortgage bankers meet with lenders; and lenders meet with mortgage bankers. However, the MBA does offer some very interesting Committee and Council meetings, where substantive issues are discussed. But make no mistake… Continue Reading