GSE Multifamily Policy
The Enterprises play a critical role in providing a reliable source of capital for the multifamily mortgage market and support the increase in supply of affordable rental housing.
The GSEs serve as an important source of capital for financing multifamily housing. In the current context of multifamily housing finance and GSE reform, MBA will continue to advocate for legislative or administrative reform that supports liquidity in all market cycles while recognizing the important role of competition in financing multifamily housing. MBA will engage with policymakers to encourage GSE-related policies to support an appropriate role in affordable housing and underserved markets.
Over a decade has passed since the Enterprises were placed into government conservatorship. Despite the intent that conservatorship would serve as only a temporary bridge to stabilize the Enterprises, the conservatorship persists, and the Enterprises’ long-term status remains unresolved. GSE reform bills have been introduced in Congress; MBA and other organizations have released white papers and other documents suggesting visions for the future of the GSEs and housing finance.
RELATED: Read MBA’s Whitepaper on GSE Reform: Creating a Sustainable, More Vibrant Secondary Mortgage Market
Recent MBA Activity Related to GSE Multifamily Policy
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MBA Joint Letter to House on Amended Version of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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MBA Letter on Amendments to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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MBA Joint Trade Letter to House on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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MBA Comment Letter on FSOC’s Proposed Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Designations
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MBA Joint Trade Letter on FSOC’s Proposed Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Designations
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MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit Written Testimony on HFSC Bank Capital Hearing
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MBA Comment Letter to HUD on Opportunity Zones
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MBA Joint Letter to U.S. House Leadership on Section 901 (Build to Rent) Provision in 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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MBA Joint Trades Letter to House Leaders on Build-to-Rent Provision in 21st Century Road to Housing Act
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MBA Letter to House Leaders on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Recommended Changes
Related MBA Events
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School of Multifamily Mortgage Banking: June 2026: Online
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Understanding Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bonds in Affordable Housing Finance
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Introduction to Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate: June 2026: On Demand
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School of Multifamily Property Inspections: July 2026: Online
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Assessing Commercial/Multifamily Physical and Environmental Risk: July 2026
