We have reviewed the legal brief filed in conjunction with FHFA’s refusal to permit Fannie and Freddie to answer tough questions from the California AG – many of them relating to foreclosures. The denial follows another decision by FHFA to file suit to block application of a Chicago anti-foreclosure ordinance to GSE-controlled properties. We think these decisions presage yet another political battle for FHFA.

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