FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Housing Finance Reform

Original title: HOUSING FINANCE REFORM: NEXT STEPS

January 1, 2021

housing finance mortgage reform Fannie Mae Freddie Mac federal regulation

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing marks a formal step in the federal government's process to restructure the , which directly impacts the stability and regulation of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The hearing concerns the regulatory and legislative framework governing their operations as government-sponsored enterprises.

Homeowners and Mortgage Borrowers

Changes to the federal housing finance system may influence mortgage availability and costs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on September 10, 2019, to discuss proposed reforms to the federal . The committee received testimony from the Treasury Secretary, the HUD Secretary, and the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding administrative and legislative updates.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 10, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee reviewed housing finance reform proposals submitted to the President by the Treasury and HUD.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) serves as the regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The hearing included testimony from the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of HUD, and the Director of the FHFA.
Multiple industry groups submitted letters for the record, including the National Urban League, Credit Union National Association, and the American Bankers Association.

Why It Matters

This hearing marks a formal step in the federal government's process to restructure the , which directly impacts the stability and regulation of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To receive an update from federal agencies on developing a framework for administrative and legislative reform of the federal .

Who testified at the hearing?

The Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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Discoveries

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Extensive Industry Input

The hearing record includes a significant number of submissions from diverse industry groups, indicating broad interest in the reform process.

National Urban League Credit Union National Association American Bankers Association

Connected Entities

organizationFreddie Mac“Government-sponsored enterprise regulated by the FHFA”Map →

personBenjamin S. Carson, Sr.“Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development”Map →

organizationFannie Mae“Government-sponsored enterprise regulated by the FHFA”Map →

personSteven T. Mnuchin“Secretary of the Treasury”Map →

personMark A. Calabria“Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency”Map →

personMike Crapo“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Significance65
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Controversy30
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Entertainment10
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Buzz15
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