Democrats see mortgage giants' role to help more marginal homebuyers
The strongest headwind we face is that global competition has capped wages
There's one sure way to make a credit disaster worse: Choke what little remains
Look for Fannie and Freddie's new regulator to push for looser underwriting, down payment requirements
Opinion
Data speaks louder and more effectively than anything you can say
Strategic alliance aims to inform policymakers through data-driven reports, policy discussions
Commentary: Give thanks daily for the Fed and Fannie Mae
Real estate industry warns of credit crunch if thousands of homebuyers are moved into 'jumbo' territory
Loans will be approved at slower pace unless impasse drags on
Critics: Focusing on outcomes, rather than intent, flies in the face of sound underwriting practices
Commentary: Suspense builds as everyone waits for the economy to declare itself
Realtors see government guarantee as a must for secondary mortgage market
Report: Goal of increasing private sector's participation in mortgage markets remains undefined
Gulf between House, Senate approaches reduces likelihood of congressional action