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Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities; Jim Parrott, Owner, Parrott Ryan Advisors; Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics

The Walker Webcast

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The Role and Risks of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

This chapter analyzes the vital functions of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the U.S. mortgage market, focusing on their long-standing conservatorship and its implications for governance and accountability. The speakers caution against potential disruptive policy changes and advocate for maintaining the current stability of the housing finance system to protect homebuyers and taxpayers.

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