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G-Fees Down in 2016, FHFA Reports
The average single-family guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fell 2 basis points in 2016 to 57...
New ABA Video Showcases Bank Response to Hurricanes
At ABA's Annual Convention in Chicago today, the association unveiled a new video spotlighting how bankers pitched in and responded...
Burgess: Banking All About ‘Service, Commitment, Support’
In his first speech as ABA chairman, Texas banker Ken Burgess shared remarkable stories of bankers' commitments to their neighbors...
Burgess Elected ABA Chairman
Ken Burgess was elected the 2017-18 ABA chairman today during the association’s Annual Convention in Chicago.
Sen. Markey Emphasizes Balancing Security Concerns in ‘Screen Scraping’ Debate
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) weighed in today on the importance of security of customers' financial data when they share it...
Savarese: Banker Advocacy Is Making a Difference
In her year-in-review speech at the ABA Annual Convention today, outgoing ABA Chairman Dorothy Savarese highlighted the association's year of...
FHFA Director Watt, Treasury Exploring Options for GSE Capital Buffer
Declining capital buffers for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could leave the government-sponsored enterprises with little ability to absorb losses...
State Associations Call for Continued Bipartisan Work on Reg Reform
Fifty-one state bankers associations today wrote to members of the Senate Banking Committee encouraging lawmakers to continue pursuing the goal...
