Replies to post #472994 on Fannie Mae-No Politics (FNMA)

[HoldenWalker99]

Fortress-like capital requirements (at least 2.5-3.5%) so private capital absorbs most losses and regulated returns achieved by reduced scope of business and higher fees to the government (essentially paying for the explicit guarantee).

[bradford86]

to me it means he needs congress to pass legislation to do it,

congress was unable to do so

so now he waits for the elections to pass

everyone is afraid to do the right thing, so anyway

if he is serious, he can try the next congress