The federal agency that regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has raised eyebrows by hiring a lawyer and insurance industry lobbyist to advise it on force-placed insurance. Charles Landgraf “played a key early role in coordinating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s actions on force-placed insurance,” anonymous sources told American Banker. Consumer advocates characterized Landgraf’s selection as a senior consultant to FHFA “bizarre and inherently problematic.” Source: americanbanker.com.