The multifamily divisions of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac only make up about 5 percent of their overall businesses. So as Congress begins to reshape the housing finance market, some in our industry fear that multifamily will get lost amid all the debate. Yet multifamily has become an important part of the discussion for several reasons: The divisions are profitable, the delinquency rates are miniscule, and nearly 30 percent of the GSEs' affordable housing goals are achieved through multifamily. That’s why Freddie Mac is planning to grow its multifamily division, investing in new technology and closing the market share gap with Fannie Mae, according to Freddie’s CEO Ed Haldeman. At a Congressional hearing March 23, several industry groups put forth their proposals for the next generation of housing finance organizations. What’s the most likely outcome? Can bi-partisanship really be achieved? One thing is for sure: Everyone has an opinion. And we want to hear yours. E-mail me. We’ll address your concerns in the next issue of Apartment Finance Today.