Independent Community Bankers of America | After 15 Years, the Federal Government Should End its Conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Ron Haynie | September 6, 2023
A lot has changed in the 15 years that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in federal conservatorship, including a restoration of the health of the mortgage market and the financial strength of these housing-focused enterprises. What hasn’t changed is the need for the federal government to follow established law and ensure its conservatorship of Fannie and Freddie is temporary.