2/25/2010 Washington Post: Stakes are high as government plans exit from mortgage markets

"For more than a year, the government pulled out the stops to revive home buying by driving down mortgage rates. Now, whether the housing market is ready or not, the government is pulling out."

"The wind-down of federal support for mortgage rates, set to end in two months..."

"Keeping the mortgage rates at historic lows, which required a commitment of more than $1 trillion..."

"A few federal officials and many industry advocates disagree, saying the government is exiting too soon. They offer dire warnings of higher rates and a slowdown in home sales..."