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 Joint Trade Letter to FHFA on Rent Control
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MBA Letter to FHFA on Tenant Protections RFI
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MBA Comment Letter to House Ways and Means Committee on H.R. 3936, H.R. 3937, and H.R. 3938
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Housing Affordability Coalition Statement on Congressional Letter on Housing Policy Solutions
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Industry Coalition Letter on the Introduction of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023
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MBA Response to FHFA’s Proposed Amendments to the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework
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Real Estate Coalition Letter on Debt Ceiling
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MBA, CREFC Response to SEC Conflicts of Interest Proposal
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MBA Comments: FHLBank System at 100: Focusing on the Future – Request for Input
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MBA Summary on FHFA NPRM 2022-2023 MF Housing Goals
Related MBA Events
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Commercial Certified Mortgage Servicer (CCMS) Exam Prep Course: Fall 2025
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mPowering You: MBA's Summit For Women in Real Estate Finance
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School of Multifamily Mortgage Banking: November 2025: Denver, CO
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Get to Know MISMO – The Key to Accelerating the Industry’s Digital Future
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Commercial Real Estate Basics: Introduction to Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate: November 2025: On Demand