Senate leaders sound off on Scott Turner’s HUD nomination
Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, who are likely to be influential in the Senate Banking Committee in 2025, weighed in on the HUD nominee.
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Haven partners with Ownwell to streamline property tax monitoring and appeals
Mortgage technology platform Haven will partner with property tax servicer provider Ownwell to help borrowers save on their property taxes.
Citi invests in mortgage platform Pylon
Mortgage infrastructure provider Pylon received a minority investment from Citi, and will sell mortgages on its platform through the bank’s mortgage trading desk.
FHA loan limit increases to $524,225 in 2025
The FHA limits increased for 2025, but at a slightly lower level than observed one year ago owing to the pace of home price appreciation.
FHFA releases GSEs’ three-year plans to improve housing access in underserved communities
The regulator unveiled its three-year plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to improve housing opportunities in underserved areas.
Dustin Owen on housing affordability: ‘I don’t think it’s going to be solved over the next four years’
Dustin Owen says that Donald Trump’s policies on tariffs and immigration could raise inflation and interest rates rather than lowering them.
Better’s Chad Smith explores mortgage hiring trends, tech tools for 2025
Chad Smith, president and COO of Better, sits down on the Power House podcast to explore hiring trends, tech tools and growth strategies for 2025.
Trump names Scott Turner the new HUD secretary
The former pro football player, motivational speaker and prior White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council member was named Friday.
Mortgage servicing execs expect ‘profound’ changes under Trump
These key changes come could in the form of interest rates, conforming loan limits and reform of the government-sponsored enterprises.
How the “lavish” comp and perks NAR leaders enjoy compares to other housing trade groups
NAR’s volunteer leaders receive financial benefits that no other nonprofit in the housing space—including the MBA—comes close to matching, 990 filings reveal.