Mel Watt

Rep. Mel Watt’s Long Odds Involve More Than Just Principal Forgiveness

By Heather Anderson | May 2, 2013

North Carolina congressman's nomination to FHFA top spot prompts careful comments from trades.
Possible Edward DeMarco Replacement at FHFA Has History With Credit Unions

By David Morrison | April 15, 2013

Media sources report that Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, is a lead contender to replace DeMarco.
N.C. Rep. Watt Fuels FHFA Appointment Speculation

By Heather Anderson | March 27, 2013

During the March 19 House Financial Services hearing on the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.) yielded back the majority of his allotted time due to “media speculation over the weekend.”
Watt Passes the Mic on DeMarco Amidst Appointment Speculation

By Heather Anderson | March 20, 2013

North Carolina congressman named as possible successor to embattled FHFA acting director. DeMarco taking flak over principal reductions.
Exam Appeals Bill’s Fate Is Up in the Air

By Claude R. Marx | February 12, 2012

The disagreement between financial institutions and regulators over changes in the exam process may not be resolved on Capitol Hill any time soon.
Editor’s Column: The Examiner as the Examined

By Sarah Snell Cooke | February 5, 2012

The examination process at the NCUA went on trial last week. Not before a court but before Congress, though it could end up in court, too, if legislation in Congress makes it through to law. The Financial Institution Examination Fairness and Reform Act (H.R. 3461) would create an ombudsman within...
Exam Bill Reveals Split Between NCUA and CU Execs

By Claude R. Marx | February 5, 2012

While industry representatives said new legislation on financial institution exams is sorely needed, an NCUA executive more than begged to differ.
The Examiner as the Examined: Editor's Column

By Sarah Snell Cooke | February 3, 2012

The examination process at the NCUA went on trial last week. Not before a court but before Congress, though it could end up in court, too.
N.C. Congressman Says NCUA is on 'Witch Hunt' Over SECU CAMEL Release

By Claude R. Marx | February 1, 2012

Rep. Mel Watt assails NCUA executive director during House hearing on exam measure, says agency "way beyond" its authority.
Rep. Waters Not a Shoo-In to Succeed Barney Frank

By Claude R Marx | December 4, 2011

Democratic House members won’t pick a successor to retiring Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) in the top spot on the House Financial Services Committee for a year, and it’s far from a sure thing that the member next in line, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), will get the nod.