Ted Tozer is warning lenders and servicers to pay heed to the
The former Ginnie Mae leader and housing strategist,
Tozer, in an interview with National Mortgage News, defined the climate challenge for mortgage firms, which includes more guarantee fees, repurchases and devalued servicing. While acknowledging the term "climate change" is a sensitive topic among some, Tozer emphasized the industry should not focus on the causes of worsening weather but rather the impacts that changes like rising waters could have on America's housing finance system.
Editor's note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Reporter questions are in bold and Mr. Tozer's responses are below each in body text font.