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Fannie, Freddie's Fate Could Rest On Potential Trump Nominee
Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 2:14pm | 486Donald Trump's presidency hasn’t provided the beacon of hope Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC: FMCC) investors had hoped it would. A major leadership transition in Washington could be imminent, and Height Capital Markets...
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Height Capital Markets: Housing Finance Reform Plan Has 5% Chance Of Success
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 10:24am | 450The White House has introduced a housing finance reform plan, but the market isn’t too optimistic about a positive outcome for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC: FMCC) and Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA). Both stocks are still trading below $1.60, and Height Capital...
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Bank Deregulation Has 80% Likelihood Of Passage, Says Height Capital
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - 10:51am | 839Bank deregulation legislation is close to becoming a reality in Washington, D.C., with the Senate voting 67-32 to proceed with an amended bill on March 6. The odds of the bill becoming law before the August recess is now 80 percent, according to Height Capital Markets. Senate approval for...
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Senate To Release Housing Finance Reform Outline: Here's What It Means For Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Shareholders
Monday, January 29, 2018 - 2:44pm | 434The U.S. stock market is off to a hot start to 2018, but Federal National Mortgage Association (OTC: FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (OTC: FMCC) are headed in the other direction, each down roughly 20 percent on the month. For better or for worse, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should get a...
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Financials, Fannie And Freddie: One Analyst's Big Ideas For 2018
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - 3:15pm | 817Financials remain poised to benefit from the tax bill signed by President Donald Trump on Friday, deregulation and legislation, Height Securities analyst Ed Groshans said in a note. The financial services industry is a "significant beneficiary" of the lower 21-percent corporate tax rate,...