Government-backed mortgage groups reject criticism they are subsidising luxury homes
Home loan agencies accused of using taxpayer support for commercial mortgage market
Yield-hungry investors turn to assets blamed for financial crisis a decade ago
Originators of loans can again make profits without having any ‘skin in the game’
The Treasury is exacting a hefty return from investors
Critics complain current system is outdated and locks millions out of home ownership
New rules for US mortgage finance giants reduce likelihood of future bailouts
Five institutions would be forced to take writedowns if corporate rate falls to 21%
Estimates put the total size of the market at over $500bn, but no one knows for sure
Reform of housing finance is largest piece of unfinished business from the crisis
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘conservatorship’ remains unfinished business
Paulson and Blackstone urge privatisation of US mortgage agencies
Hedge funds have been fighting for a greater slice of mortgage giants’ profits
A political rather than legal victory is the easiest course for shareholders
Mortgage Bankers Association says groups should be turned into privately owned utilities
US president-elect has the motivation to engineer sale of the mortgage companies
Groups could face cash crunch if proposed Republican corporate tax cuts are enforced
International Edition