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Fannie, Freddie replacement stalled in Senate

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Fannie, Freddie replacement stalled in Senate 
by Ryan Smith - A plan to wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appears to be stalled in the Senate.

The bill, written by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) would dismantle the mortgage finance giants and replace them with a new federal mortgage insurer while moving more risk onto private capital. >>Read More MPA


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Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
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Not sure about replacement of Fannie but I am glad to see lower rates.

May 12, 2014 01:49 AM
Bill Ladewig
LoanOfficerSchool.com - Escondido, CA
Experience Is Your Advantage

Hi Tim,  I am absolutely against replacing Fannie and Freddie.  They both have been the mainstay of residential home loans for over forty years.

May 13, 2014 09:12 AM