SIFMA provides comments to congress in strengthening the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) efforts to implement private-sector credit risk transfer transactions (CRT) involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. SIFMA and its member firms strongly support Congress in their effort to restore significant levels of private capital participation in the extension of mortgage credit. Like many stakeholders, our industry seeks a mortgage market that balances access to credit with systemic stability and prudent underwriting.

See also:
Securitization Spotlight Session – GSE Credit Risk Transfer Event