On March 19, Edward J. DeMarco, acting director of the FHFA, gave an update on the GSE conservatorships before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services.  Mr. Demarco discussed: (i) the goals of the FHFA as conservator; (ii) the FHFA’s approach to preparing for increased private market participation in housing finance; and (iii) the activities that the FHFA has undertaken during the past year to further its conservatorship goals.  FHFA Update.