Updated list of all Trump’s actions that impact housing
Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
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Hawaii bill would establish state-run reverse mortgage program
The bill aims to address the rising cost of homeownership for older Hawaiians, or “kupuna,” and features nine sponsors in the legislature.
Judge grants delay in TCB suit against Ginnie Mae as government seeks summary judgment
The government seeks summary judgment, saying that a prior ruling from the presiding judge is ‘fatal’ to TCB’s remaining claims.
What will happen to HMBS 2.0 under Trump’s regulatory freeze?
HMBS 2.0 could make a big difference for reverse mortgage securities issuers, but a lack of concrete information leaves an implementation timeline unclear.
Trump’s executive orders and the policies that could affect housing
What are President Trump’s priorities for housing in his second term? We look at his Day 1 executive orders and other actions for the answer.
Lawmakers, housing groups react to Scott Turner’s HUD confirmation hearing
Lawmakers and housing trade groups reacted to Scott Turner’s confirmation hearing to lead HUD, with many saying they’re poised to work with him on housing issues.
Reverse mortgage servicing safeguard might help LA borrowers
A 2023 safeguard introduced in reverse mortgage servicing software could help borrowers in Los Angeles avoid foreclosure.
Chicago-area contractor sentenced to 17 years in prison over reverse mortgage scam
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that Mark Steven Diamond, who was accused of “bilking elderly homeowners in a reverse mortgage and home repair scheme,” was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
HUD settles with PHH over alleged mortgage payment fees that violated FHA rules
HUD has settled with PHH over fees the company allegedly attached to mortgage payments. The department called the settlement “historic.”
Wildfire damage with a reverse mortgage? Here’s what to do
First and foremost, borrowers need to contact their servicer immediately if their home is damaged by wildfire, experts said.