GSE Multifamily Policy
The Enterprises play a critical role in providing a reliable source of capital for the multifamily mortgage market and support the increase in supply of affordable rental housing.
The GSEs serve as an important source of capital for financing multifamily housing. In the current context of multifamily housing finance and GSE reform, MBA will continue to advocate for legislative or administrative reform that supports liquidity in all market cycles while recognizing the important role of competition in financing multifamily housing. MBA will engage with policymakers to encourage GSE-related policies to support an appropriate role in affordable housing and underserved markets.
Over a decade has passed since the Enterprises were placed into government conservatorship. Despite the intent that conservatorship would serve as only a temporary bridge to stabilize the Enterprises, the conservatorship persists, and the Enterprises’ long-term status remains unresolved. GSE reform bills have been introduced in Congress; MBA and other organizations have released white papers and other documents suggesting visions for the future of the GSEs and housing finance.
RELATED: Read MBA’s Whitepaper on GSE Reform: Creating a Sustainable, More Vibrant Secondary Mortgage Market
Recent MBA Activity Related to GSE Multifamily Policy
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MBA Letter on Real Estate Finance Bills for HFSC Markup
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MBA Letter to HUD on FY25 Budget Request
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Housing Affordability Coalition Congressional Letter
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Written Statement of Jeffrey Weidell, Northmarq CEO, on U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Oversight & Accountability Subcommittee on Health Care & Financial Services
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MBA Letter to HFSC on One Resolution and Two Bills on Real Estate Finance
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MBA Joint Letter on HUD “Build America, Buy America” RFI
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MBA Joint Trades Letter on 1031 - Preserving Like-Kind Exchange Rules
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MBA Letter on H.R. 1321, the More Homes on the Market Act
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MBA Joint Statement Opposing Rent Control on LIHTC-Financed Properties
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MBA Joint Letter to HUD on Section 8 Income Limits
Related MBA Events
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Commercial Real Estate Basics: Borrower Mortgage Credit and Financial Statement Analysis: February 2025
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School of Multifamily Property Inspections: February 2025: Atlanta
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Commercial Real Estate Basics: Introduction to Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate: March 2025: On Demand
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Commercial Real Estate Basics: Appraisal and the Three Approaches to Value: March 2025
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School of Multifamily Mortgage Banking: April 2025: Washington D.C.