Barry Habib added to Fannie Mae board

Barry Habib, long-time mortgage industry trainer and pundit who is the founder and CEO of MBS Highway, has been named to the Fannie Mae board.

Prior to starting MBS Highway, Habib put out the Mortgage Market Guide. He was also an executive at several lenders, including Residential Finance, RPM Mortgage and Certified Mortgage.

Outside of the mortgage business, Habib is known as the lead producer of the Broadway show Rock of Ages.

Habib’s appointment to the Fannie Mae board was made on July 21, a Securities and Exchange Commission filing notes.

“The appointment of Mr. Habib is until the earlier of: (1) the next annual election of Board members; or (2) the date on which he resigns or is removed by U.S. Federal Housing FHFA, as conservator, while Fannie Mae is in conservatorship,” the filing…