Fairholme proposes $52B recap for GSEs: WSJ 09:00 PM ET · FNMA
Fairholme Capital Management offers to spearhead a move by a consortium of investors aimed at "purchasing, recapitalizing, and operating the mortgage-guarantee businesses" of Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) as state-regulated bond insurers, WSJ says. The offer was reportedly outlined by Bruce Berkowitz in a letter sent Wednesday evening to federal regulators. Earlier: Hedge funds pitch takeover of Frannie