With deadline looming, senators introduce NFIP reauthorization
Republicans are aiming to reauthorize NFIP just days before a key funding deadline, with the possibility of a government shutdown looming.
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Rep. Maxine Waters pushes for serious investigation with proposed wildfire bill
Less than 10 days into 2025, California is experiencing a multibillion-dollar wildfire disaster that is further shaking up the state’s already vulnerable insurance coverage.
Mortgage groups gear up to get trigger leads bill passed in 2025
The trigger leads bill has become a 2025 priority for the mortgage industry after failing to pass the House of Representatives last week, despite Senate approval.
Trade groups push for flood insurance extension ahead of potential government shutdown
With a federal government shutdown looming, housing and insurance groups are urging an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.
CBO report shows GSEs have better conditions to repay Treasury by recapitalizing
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a study on Friday suggesting that a recapitalization of the government-sponsored enterprises could benefit the U.S. Department of the Treasury in most scenarios.
AI used for housing decisions draws bipartisan support, oversight
Even in a divided Congress, there is bipartisan support for learning more about how gen AI is being used in housing decisions.
The trigger lead bill looks in doubt post-election
The post-election landscape has complicated the mortgage industry’s efforts to pass a trigger lead bill. Backup plans are being formulated.