If any settlement discussions are to happen or are happening, most on this board think Treasury/SM and FHFA/MC are working together...... and MC setting high initial capital standards are just one way to apply pressure on the plaintiffs. It is effective leverage for them to use.
After the initial comment period, the final capital standard could change and include a negotiated settlement.
Courts are still the pending wild card here.........12 years common and holding
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