The Future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Episode Description
📂 Finance & Accounting;Public Policy
Brief Summary
Andrew Davidson discusses reforms for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to stabilize the mortgage market and ensure affordability.
Key points
- The Role of Fanny and Freddy. Exploring the crucial functions of Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac in the mortgage market.
- Government Involvement in Mortgages. Discussing the necessity of government involvement in mortgage entities post-2008.
- New Proposals for Reform. Andrew Davidson outlines his four steps for reforming mortgage entities.
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Episode highlights
- The Role of Fanny and FreddyExploring the crucial functions of Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac in the mortgage market.“They provide liquidity for Residential Mortgages.”0:33Jun 8, 2016
- Government Involvement in MortgagesDiscussing the necessity of government involvement in mortgage entities post-2008.“Maybe these entities can't be run as private companies.”1:49Jun 8, 2016
- New Proposals for ReformAndrew Davidson outlines his four steps for reforming mortgage entities.“The paper is called four steps forward.”6:35Jun 8, 2016
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