Building on our analysis of the overall final FHFA capital rule, we turn here to an assessment of the rule’s strategic impact. Although much will be different due to the new rules in terms of GSE ROE, ROA, and product choice, the capital advantages still afforded the GSEs ensure they will remain the defining force in U.S. housing finance for the foreseeable future in or out of conservatorship.
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