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Fannie, Freddie Risk-Sharing Bonds Defy Skeptics

A recent deal drew more than 65 buyers, addressing what initially had been a key concern about the new securities. Policymakers had originally questioned whether they would draw enough investors.
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Three Key Takeaways from Senate Banking's GSE Plan

Sens. Tim Johnson, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, and Mike Crapo, the top Republican, received an overall warm welcome to their agreement on housing finance reform released Tuesday, after months of negotiation.

Small Banks Get One More Place to Farm Out Mortgage Lending

FBC Mortgage, a unit of the investment bank Sterne Agee Group, is seeking loan referral partnerships with community banks. In a recent deal it also hired HomeBanc's mortgage personnel.

Johnson, Crapo Unveil Senate GSE Agreement

Sens. Tim Johnson, chairman of the Banking Committee, and Mike Crapo, the top Republican, laid out a preliminary bipartisan agreement on housing finance reform after months of deliberation.

U.S. Projects $179B Profit from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could return $179 billion in profits to taxpayers over the next 10 years if they continue operating under federal conservatorship, according to White House budget analysts.

New Mortgage Insurance Group Draws Line in the Sand

AIG Unit Noticeably Absent from New Mortgage Insurance Lobby

Lenders Use Budget Data to Lobby FHA for Lower Premiums

Georgia Banker Vents About QM to CFPB's No. 2 Official

Treasury Adviser Urges Changes for Private-Label Securities

FHA Quality-Assurance Plan Assures Fewer Loans Get Made: Lenders

N.Y.'s Lawsky Now Targeting Mortgage Servicer Nationstar

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Canadian Covered Bond Legislation Slows New Issuance
Canadian covered bonds now benefit from increased disclosure about the mortgages behind them and more certainty about recourse to the cover pool in the event of a default. But so far, this broader appeal hasn't resulted in increased issuance.
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