Structured Thinking
By Michael Bright
Structured Finance Association’s CEO takes on the latest news in structured finance, public policy, and the economy.
Recent Appearances
Featured Insights
Michael Bright in American Banker: Federal Overreach in Loan Servicing Will Harm Consumers
Michael Bright’s Op-Ed for American Banker argues that federal overreach in loan servicing enforcement could harm consumers by driving up compliance costs and limiting access…
SFA CEO Michael Bright Talks Economy, Presidential Election, and Regulatory Impact in Exclusive Washington Times Interview
In a recent video interview with The Washington Times, SFA CEO Michael Bright discussed the current state of the economy, the upcoming presidential election, and…
Michael Bright Featured in RealClearMarkets
In his article, SFA CEO Michael Bright argues that Freddie Mac’s plan to buy second mortgages poses significant risks to taxpayers and the housing market….
SFA’s CEO Michael Bright Featured on FOX 5’s ‘The Bottom Line’
On June 25, 2024, Structured Finance Association CEO Michael Bright weighs in as the U.S. approves Freddie Mac’s second mortgage pilot program on ‘The Bottom…
Michael Bright Discusses Freddie Mac Proposal on Fox Business
On Monday, May 6, SFA’s CEO Michael Bright appeared on FOX Business’ The Bottom Line to discuss Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guaranteeing second mortgages….
Securitization Benefits Americans by Reducing Risk and Interest Rates
Explore Michael Bright’s analysis on how securitization revolutionizes the financial landscape, expanding access to affordable credit for everyone.
Yahoo Finance: Michael Bright Explores Debt Securitization’s Impact on Loan Rates and the Economy
Discover how debt securitization could shape the future of loan rates amidst the Federal Reserve’s prolonged interest rate strategy.
Bloomberg: Michael Bright on The Federal Reserve, Housing Market
Michael Bright, Structured Finance Association CEO, discusses the Federal Reserve deciding to hold rates steady and if they are running the risk of forcing the…
Consumers Defy Economists’ Optimism
By Michael Bright If you listen to economists, the financial condition of Americans is strong. The Federal Reserve board has paused in raising interest rates,…
Bright Takes
Michael Bright in American Banker: Federal Overreach in Loan Servicing Will Harm Consumers
Michael Bright’s Op-Ed for American Banker argues that federal overreach in loan servicing enforcement could harm consumers by driving up compliance costs and limiting access…
SFA CEO Michael Bright Talks Economy, Presidential Election, and Regulatory Impact in Exclusive Washington Times Interview
In a recent video interview with The Washington Times, SFA CEO Michael Bright discussed the current state of the economy, the upcoming presidential election, and…
Michael Bright Featured in RealClearMarkets
In his article, SFA CEO Michael Bright argues that Freddie Mac’s plan to buy second mortgages poses significant risks to taxpayers and the housing market….
SFA’s CEO Michael Bright Featured on FOX 5’s ‘The Bottom Line’
On June 25, 2024, Structured Finance Association CEO Michael Bright weighs in as the U.S. approves Freddie Mac’s second mortgage pilot program on ‘The Bottom…
SFA Urges Federal Housing Finance Agency to Reject Freddie Mac’s Plan to Buy Second Mortgages
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2024 – The Structured Finance Association (SFA), a leading trade association representing the structured finance and securitization industry, sent a comment letter to the…
