Despite calls by analysts and policy makers following the recent crash to get the government out of the housing business, Kerri Ann Panchuk of HousingWire says the GSEs still account for 85-95% of the outstanding mortgage loans, securitized and unsecuritized. Plus there is a myriad of programs to help homebuyers—Home Affordable Mortgage Program (HAMP), federal block grants, other refinance programs, etc.–that are in direct contrast to The Treasury saying it wanted a mortgage finance system supported by more private capital. Doug Duncan, chief economist for Fannie Mae, says private capital does not see clarity in the new system, and that uncertainty will keep investors away. As MHProNews has learned, government will remain involved for the foreseeable future.

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