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Editor: David Reiss
Cornell Law School

April 10, 2025

What Happens if Fannie and Freddie Go Private?

By David Reiss

I was quoted in Fintech Nexus’ Home Invasion: What Happens if Fannie and Freddie Go Private. It reads, in part, The Trump Administration has telegraphed significant changes to GSE mortgage lenders — with massive implications for the industry Since his … Continue reading

March 21, 2025

Move Fast and Break the Mortgage Market

By David Reiss

I was quoted in the American Prospect’s story, Move Fast and Break the Mortgage Market. It reads, in part, This week, the Donald Trump–appointed chief regulator for the two quasi-governmental companies that own or control about half of the residential … Continue reading

September 30, 2022

Rethinking The Federal Home Loan Bank System

By David Reiss

Law360 published my column, Time To Rethink The Federal Home Loan Bank System. It opens, The Federal Housing Finance Agency is commencing a comprehensive review of an esoteric but important part of our financial infrastructure this month. The review is … Continue reading