Analysis questions CFPB’s economic impact, sparks debate over true costs
The report assesses the CFPB’s economic impact, highlighting potential costs to borrowers, but the findings remain a subject of debate.
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Trump executive order overrides Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding plan
Trump’s executive order lets federal agencies bypass California rules for wildfire recovery, citing delays in rebuilding efforts.
HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility
According to HUD officials, a recent audit identified nearly 200,000 tenants whose eligibility requires verification.
Trump directs GSEs to buy $200B in MBS to push mortgage rates lower
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is directing representatives at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a move he said is intended to bring mortgage rates down.
Social Security proposals raise stakes for senior homeowners
A wave of recent proposals argue that an ultimate solution lies in fundamentally changing how Social Security works.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to seek money for CFPB
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against the Trump administration as it seeks to shut down the CFPB by refusing to fund it.
The list of all Trump’s actions in 2025 that impacted housing
Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
Spanberger unveils Virginia housing affordability plan
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) focused on improving affordability during her campaign. To follow through, she rolled out a housing agenda that leans heavily on preservation of existing affordable homes, empowering localities to add more, and rebuilding state-level tools.
Poll finds broad support for independent Social Security commission
Seventy-one percent of respondents said they favor Congress establishing such a body, reflecting broad frustration with lawmakers.
Housing for the 21st Century Act clears House committee, heads to floor vote
The Housing for the 21st Century Act advanced in the House on Wednesday following a markup by the Financial Services Committee, setting the stage for a potential floor vote in early 2026.