Rob Schaefer
About Rob Schaefer
Rob Schaefer is the Vice President of Credit Enhancement Strategy & Management at Fannie Mae, with over three decades of experience in managing business relationships and credit risk transfer executions.
Title at Fannie Mae
Rob Schaefer currently holds the position of Vice President, Credit Enhancement Strategy & Management at Fannie Mae. In this role, he is responsible for managing business relationships and risk exposure to approved mortgage insurance companies. His responsibilities also include overseeing the development of credit risk transfer executions.
Role at Zoom Telephonics
Prior to his tenure at Fannie Mae, Rob Schaefer served as a Team Leader at Zoom Telephonics from 1983 to 1986. During his three years at the company, he held leadership responsibilities and contributed to the organization's operations.
Education at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Rob Schaefer attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Finance and earned an MBA from 1986 to 1988. His education in finance provided him with a strong foundation for his future roles in credit strategy and management.
Education at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rob Schaefer studied Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning both a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from 1978 to 1983. His technical background complements his extensive experience in finance and risk management.
Contributions to Fannie Mae Blog
Rob Schaefer has contributed to Fannie Mae's Perspectives blog, where he has written on various topics including the importance of credit risk transfer in the housing market. His insights also cover operational efficiency, the adoption of artificial intelligence in mortgage lending, and the impact of economic conditions on housing supply and demand.