Trigger lead ban bill advances to Trump’s desk
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808) passed through the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent and without amendments late Saturday.
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Senate bill would add unconverted crypto to mortgage underwriting equation
The 21st Century Mortgage Act directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to account for digital assets without requiring conversion to U.S. dollars.
Scott, Warren announce bipartisan housing bill markup
The first bipartisan housing markup in more than a decade will involve the consideration of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025.
Senate Democrats press FHFA on crypto use in mortgages
Five Senate Democrats are raising concerns about the potential risks of using unconverted cryptocurrency assets in mortgage underwriting, urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to tread carefully.
One ‘Big Beautiful’ win: House advances budget bill for Trump’s signature
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to advance the budget conciliation bill by a razor-thin margin, echoing the 50-50 tie in the Senate that required Vice President JD Vance’s vote in order to advance the legislation.
What’s in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for seniors?
The 1,116-page Senate bill contains some key changes for older Americans, including a bonus tax deduction. But it also cuts Medicaid.
Federal Reserve watchdog investigates efforts to dismantle CFPB
The Federal Reserve watchdog is reportedly taking a closer look at efforts to dismiss staff and cancel contracts at the CFPB.
NRMLA co-chairs offer industry advocacy update
Reverse mortgage industry leaders offer a look at the advocacy work the trade association has engaged in so far in 2025.
These are the housing bills now in front of Congress
Bipartisan members of Congress have taken action to bring multiple housing-related bills to their chambers this week.
Some Social Security recipients were falsely told their benefits had stopped, senators say
SSI beneficiaries were reportedly told, incorrectly, that their benefits had stopped, prompting an inquiry from three Democratic senators.