Updated list of Bill Pulte’s actions that impact FHFA, GSEs
Here is a list of Bill Pulte’s actions at the FHFA or the GSEs since he was announced as President Trump’s nominee and took office in March.
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Tech Pulse: Fannie Mae targets fraud, DirectOffer launches AI assistant
Here’s what happened this week in the latest tech tools, integrations and trends impacting mortgage and real estate.
Trump: I’m taking Fannie and Freddie ‘public’ with implicit guarantee
President Trump said he is working on taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public and the implicit guarantee would remain.
Bessent weighs mortgage rate risk in potential release of GSEs from conservatorship
Bessent understands that any transition of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship must not increase mortgage rates.
Trump’s GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)
Removing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) from conservatorship after 16-plus years would be a complicated endeavor. And if they’re not removed carefully, costs for borrowers could spike.
Is it a good time to sell a house? ‘No’ is increasingly the answer
Despite tariff concerns, the April Home Purchase Sentiment Index from Fannie Mae ticked up by 1.1 points compared to March.
ESG team at Fannie Mae has been terminated: sources
Multiple sources told HousingWire that the terminations took place on Friday, following a series of moves designed to limit DEI.
Pulte says he’s canceled $6.4M in “DEI nonsense” at Fannie and Freddie
Bill Pulte posted multiple times Monday on X about rescinding DEI policies at FHFA, and sounded off on his view of the GSEs.
Reports: Fannie Mae lays off 700 employees
Reports suggest that 700 people were laid off at Fannie Mae last Thursday and Friday, but no official announcements have been issued.
Fannie Mae’s title waiver pilot program, one year later
The future of Fannie Mae’s title insurance waiver pilot remains uncertain under new federal leadership, despite cost savings for borrowers.