We suspect that BofA’s stunning decision to kiss off Fannie Mae is more a negotiating tactic than a meaningful decision. But, should the third-largest mortgage originator follow through, we anticipate still more concentration in the remaining originators, not a return to portfolio lending or private-label securitization. Freddie would get a bit of a boost – but of course one that will matter only if FHFA lets it live.
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