Bonus Episode: Divergence to Convergence

Inside Economics welcomes back Mark Calabria, the former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. We discuss the current housing affordability crisis and what policymakers should do to address it, the FHFA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the risks posed by nonbank mortgage companies. The group also takes up the role of the Federal Home Loan Banks. Plenty of debate, and even some agreement.

For more info on Mark Calabria

For more info on Mark Calabria's book, Shelter from the Storm, click here

Follow Mark Zandi @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis @MiddleWayEcon, and Marisa DiNatale on LinkedIn for additional insight.

Questions or Comments, please email us at helpeconomy@moodys.com. We would love to hear from you. 

To stay informed and follow the insights of Moody's Analytics economists, visit Economic View.