Cowen’s Seiberg says concern about Mnuchin’s GSE comment is overblown

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin started last week having dinner with the Queen of England as part of the entourage accompanying President Donald Trump to Buckingham Palace. A few days later, he made financial news by throwing cold water on plans to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. “There has been much teeth-gnashing this week after Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said GSE reform cannot simply return Fannie and Freddie to their pre-conservatorship state,” said Jaret Seiberg, Cowen’s managing director.