Fitch: GSE reform won’t hurt Fannie, Freddie ratings

With word circulating that a plan for GSE reform is imminent, Fitch Ratings Agency released a review of what might happen to the credit ratings of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac upon the release of the Treasury Department’s anticipated roadmap. The good news for those gunning for an end to the conservatorship? Fannie and Freddie’s ratings shouldn’t take too much of a hit – at least, not right away, according to Fitch.