The critical capital level, which is the amount the GSEs need to exit conservatorship,
is estimated at around $11.19 billion for Fannie Mae.
capital needed to survive severe economic hardship,
is estimated at about $26.1 billion. The statutory minimum amount of capital is estimated at $22.39 billion. Pagliara explained that this is "the amount they need to keep the regulators in the parking lot and out of the building."
For Freddie Mac, critical capital level is estimated at $9.56 billion.
The stress test level is estimated at $17.2 billion. Freddie's statutory minimum is estimated at $19.12 billion.