Judge rejects bid to cut CFPB funding
The ruling blocks acting CFPB Director Russell Vought from using a new legal interpretation to cut off the agency’s funding stream.
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Trump executive orders target housing supply and mortgage credit
The executive orders arrive a few weeks after Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress in which the president offered limited details about his housing affordability proposals.
Trump 401(k) plan, if expanded, could advance universal retirement
A recent op-ed concluded that Trump’s proposal, if expanded, could help move the nation toward a “more inclusive” form of capitalism.
Housing leaders say Trump’s plan must go deeper than lower mortgage rates
Industry leaders said Trump’s address left housing affordability largely unaddressed, with more focus on tariffs and investor restrictions.
What the Housing for the 21st Century Act means for real estate agents, lenders
If enacted, the reforms would mark one of the most aggressive federal efforts in decades to boost housing supply and market activity.
Pennymac leader on policy shifts to ease homeownership barriers
As Congress prepares for hearings on mortgage finance and affordability, industry leaders are bracing for months of policy debate.
Trump executive order overrides Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding plan
Trump’s executive order lets federal agencies bypass California rules for wildfire recovery, citing delays in rebuilding efforts.
HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility
According to HUD officials, a recent audit identified nearly 200,000 tenants whose eligibility requires verification.
Tapping a 401(k) for homeownership is risky business, experts say
Only about 40% of Americans are on track to meet retirement needs, and the average saver faces a $5,000 annual shortfall in retirement.
Real estate leaders applaud Trump’s focus on housing, but question the impact
Trump’s housing plan includes a ‘ban’ on institutional buyers and capping credit card rates, but industry leaders question the impact.