Housing leaders weigh in on Trump’s scaled-back EO
Analysts see the moves as largely benign for mortgage and title insurers
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Trump signs executive order targeting mortgage insurance, manufactured housing and more
White House fact sheet also mentions expansion of title insurance waivers, along with lower USDA and VA direct loan rates
White House executive order would seek to cut mortgage costs
Executive order draft calls for policy actions across several areas, including mortgage insurance, manufactured housing and refinance costs
Trump reportedly renews bid to oust Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump is moving forward with a renewed attempt to remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations.
Awaiting the CFPB’s next act ahead of Vought’s departure
With Vought authority ending Aug. 1, the CFPB awaits Brian Johnson’s nomination as states expand enforcement and lenders seek clarity.
Trump didn’t sign it, but the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law
The legislation, aimed at cutting red tape and making homeownership more attainable, is now the law of the land after President Donald Trump declined to sign or veto the bill before midnight Eastern time Saturday.
Nest Egg Protection Act would raise capital gains tax exclusion for senior home sellers
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis proposes the Nest Egg Protection Act to raise the capital gains exclusion to $1M for longtime senior homeowners.
NALHFA: HUD cuts would worsen housing affordability challenges
Jonathan Paine, executive director of NALHFA, says proposed cuts will only exacerbate existing hurdles for many Americans.
Trump’s executive order unlikely to slow adoption of AI in real estate
eXp CTO Carrie Lysenko warned of three risks that matter most for real estate operators right now. The first is data exposure.
Home equity cap tied to Medicaid eligibility is set to change
New Medicaid rule will cap home equity at $1 million for long-term care eligibility beginning in 2028, potentially affecting senior homeowners.