Labor department rule would ease path for riskier 401(k) investments
The first Trump administration issued guidance in 2020, effectively giving a green light to the use of private equity in retirement accounts.
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HousingWire Mortgage Rankings: The playbook for the top-producing LOs of 2025
For the industry’s top-producing LOs in 2025, success ultimately hinged on relying on trusted partners, educating borrowers and investing in the quality of their service.
Washington just banned noncompete agreements. Will other states follow suit?
Washington state is banning noncompetes effective June 30, 2027, and requires written notice to void existing clauses by Oct. 1, 2027.
Bill Pulte targets Letitia James with new criminal referrals
FHFA Director Bill Pulte filed DOJ referrals alleging insurance fraud by New York AG Letitia James involving Florida and Illinois properties.
The GSEs updated their rules for condo loans. Will they be helpful or harmful?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac revised condo project and insurance rules, easing some costs but tightening reserve and review requirements.
‘Six-figure limit’ aims to halt Social Security trust fund insolvency
A proposed “six-figure limit” would cap benefits at $100,000 per year for couples retiring at the normal retirement age.
Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater joins Better board
Frater, whose role was effective March 23, brings experience spanning mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending.
California MBA urges guardrails for bill targeting wildfire-related forbearance
CMBA told lawmakers that AB 238 aids short-term relief, but insurance delays and permitting backlogs are stalling wildfire recovery.
HUD launches probe into Washington state down payment assistance program
Washington State’s Covenant Homeownership Program is under investigation by HUD over potential violations of the Fair Housing Act.
Trump’s AI policy framework calls for single federal standard
Trump’s AI framework lists six priorities and urges one national standard, as mortgage tech leaders cite delays from state-by-state rules.