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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HUD OIG reveals ongoing reverse mortgage oversight priority
The HUD OIG report details some reverse mortgage highlights, including an ongoing oversight priority and a recent conviction.
Federal Court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
A three-judge panel issued the decision Wednesday, siding with plaintiffs who argued that Trump’s use of tariffs violated U.S. law.
Will an implicit guarantee keep mortgage rates from rising after release of GSEs?
Will mortgage rates rise if the government releases the GSEs from conservatorship? It depends on whether there is a government guarantee.
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.
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.”
Where land-use regulations are driving up housing costs
The federal government has few options for addressing housing costs because most land-use regulations are administered at the local level.
Fraud, mismanagement led to millions in losses for Houston Housing Authority
The Houston Housing Authority’s plan to install air conditioning in rental units has led to millions of dollars in losses.
CFPB seeks rescission of pandemic-era mortgage servicing rule
The CFPB says the rule it’s seeking to rescind is no longer necessary due to the end of the COVID-19 national emergency.