On October 9, the FHFA released “Preparing a Foundation for a More Efficient and Effective Housing Finance System”, an updated strategic plan for 2013 – 2017. The four strategic goals of the plan are: (i) safe and sound housing government-sponsored enterprises; (ii) stability, liquidity, and access in housing finance; (iii) to preserve and conserve Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac assets; and (iv) to prepare for the future of housing finance in the U.S. FHFA Release.