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.
Study suggests banks are avoiding mortgages in California wildfire zones
The study is awaiting peer review, but it suggests fintech lenders could be taking market share from traditional lenders in riskier areas.
Arrive Home introduces new versions of its Earned Equity Program
The program is now available in two separate products designed for two different groups of borrowers: EEP Pathway and EEP DocLight
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.
Building an empire starts with your POS
Millennial homebuyers (born between 1981 and 1996) are reshaping the real estate landscape with their strong preference for digital tools and technology-driven experiences. As the largest cohort of homebuyers in the U.S., their tech-first approach influences how properties are marketed, searched and purchased.
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.
Trump says he’s giving “serious consideration” to releasing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
President Trump said he would be making a decision on releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship “in the near future.”
Competition for HELOC business heats up as home equity grows
MBA panelists highlighted the chance for loan officers to originate more HELOCs and other second-lien mortgages as the housing market sags.
House passes bill to give VA borrowers a partial mortgage claim option
The House passed a bill by voice vote, with begrudging bipartisan support, that offers veterans a partial claim option for VA home loans.