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Long-awaited presidential memo calls for congressional participation in reform process
Move considered to end 10-year government control of state-backed mortgage groups
Agency that oversees mortgage giants discusses an end to government conservatorship
Exchange group bets on modernisation as it takes full control of home loan registry MERS
Alternatives to the discredited Libor rate are beginning to gain traction
From EU golden visas to New Zealand’s unloved homes, a round-up of world property news
Government-backed mortgage groups reject criticism they are subsidising luxury homes
Home loan agencies accused of using taxpayer support for commercial mortgage market
Yield-hungry investors turn to assets blamed for financial crisis a decade ago
Originators of loans can again make profits without having any ‘skin in the game’
The Treasury is exacting a hefty return from investors
US tax reform changes drive Q4 loss and prompt request for bailout top-up as expected
Critics complain current system is outdated and locks millions out of home ownership
New rules for US mortgage finance giants reduce likelihood of future bailouts
Five institutions would be forced to take writedowns if corporate rate falls to 21%
Estimates put the total size of the market at over $500bn, but no one knows for sure
Reform of housing finance is largest piece of unfinished business from the crisis
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘conservatorship’ remains unfinished business
Paulson and Blackstone urge privatisation of US mortgage agencies
Hedge funds have been fighting for a greater slice of mortgage giants’ profits
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