CEO @SFAssociation | Former: Acting President @GinnieMaeGov, Director @MilkenInstitute, Senior Financial Advisor in U.S. Senate, Interest Rate Derivative Trader

Washington, D.C.
Joined December 2020
“I don’t understand what problem @FreddieMac ... is solving because the private market is already filling this space,” @SFAssociation CEO Michael Bright tells @HousingWire on Freddie Mac’s proposal to begin purchasing second mortgages. bit.ly/4bhvc6v
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Great to join @tomlemmon93 again on @GlobalCapNews' Another Fine Mezz podcast to give his listeners a peak behind the #SFVegas production curtain. Listen here: globalcapital.com/article/2c…
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Thanks to the @FT for publishing my thoughts on the virtues of banks using CLNs to strengthen their balance sheets and increase credit availability – which ultimately benefits everyone. Read it here: ft.com/content/4af09a86-b377…
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“I am 60% optimistic.” Our CEO, @MichaelRBright, shared his thoughts on the @SECGov's pending decision on proposed rule 192, which would affect the #CRT market. Read it below. risk.net/regulation/7958360/…
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Welcome to the team!
Please join us in welcoming David Dwyer and Frank Tallerico to the SFA team! We are expanding our policy team to expand our ability to serve our 370+ members. Read more: structuredfinance.org/news/s…
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Great to be with @fox5dc this weekend talking inflation, housing, jobs, and Fed rates – and how it all impacts American consumers. I think the odds of a serious recession are declining, and I wouldn't plan for lower rates in the near term. Watch it here: fox5dc.com/video/1249668
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Although 1 in 5 children have #dyslexia, far too few educators and parents are prepared to support these amazing kids. We have the science, the funding, and the need. Now, we need the will to use it effectively. Read my thoughts here ⤵️ realclearpolicy.com/articles…
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Many also don't know how many great people are dyslexic, including @richardbranson. Thanks to @MadeByDyslexia for raising understanding and for sharing such great resources for teachers, parents, and kids. madebydyslexia.org/
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Proud of the difference that the Structured Finance Foundation is making in the lives of future finance professionals. Today we celebrate two more outstanding scholarship recipients at @udc_edu. Read more here: ow.ly/FK0k50OmVel
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NEW: @SFAssociation has sent a letter to the @federalreserve on the Fed's proposed implementation of the Adjustable Interest Rate (#LIBOR) Act. Read it ⬇️ bit.ly/LIBORletter
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It was a pleasure to join @RobNelsonTV on @Newsy this week to talk about inflation, GDP, the Fed, and how consumers and markets are responding to it all. ow.ly/ZfPN50K7L1b
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Enjoyed starting my day with @fox5dc to discuss how inflation is impacting borrowing habits across our country. Watch our great discussion here: yahoo.com/video/inflation-re…
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Great to be on @CBSMoneyWatch to discuss the latest trends influencing financial markets: jobs numbers, inflation, and GDP growth. Watch it here ⬇️ cbsnews.com/live/video/20220…
NEW: Read the @SFAssociation statement calling on the Enterprises to delay and reconsider the impact of their new fee on #UMBS collateral or risk the collapse of UMBS, which would drive up borrowing costs even further. ⤵️ structuredfinance.org/news/s…
Over the past year, we have appreciated Director Thompson’s ambitious yet thoughtful approach to policy making, as well as her team’s strong understanding of the housing industry. We look forward to working with her and her team in the years to come. bit.ly/38KuR17